Josh's world has been turned upside down. He's recently moved to Vermont and is now coming to terms with a new stepfather, new baby brother and a new school. Things get even more tricky when Josh also has to deal with a bully at school. But everything changes again when Josh discovers that his dog, Manch, can talk --- and that he's dealing with a pack of dog bullies of his own! This exciting adventure has lots of short chapters with cliff-hanger endings, sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!