Sixth-graders Russell and Shawn, poor and picked on, work together scooping dog droppings to earn money for a Rottweiler puppy to protect them from bullies, but when they learn the puppies' owner is running an illegal dog-fighting ring, they are torn about how to respond. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 6.2 ATOS Book Level: 4.8 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 3 AR Quiz: 140159EN Reading Counts Level: 5.3 Reading Counts Points: 7 Lexile Measure: 810 Fountas & Pinnell: O Iowa Children's Choice Award 2014 - 15.