The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog: questions to ask and activities to try
Trevor bets he can train Streaker, the fastest dog in the world. The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog is a funny children's classic.
What age is it for? The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A boy, a bet and a very fast dog.
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog (Jeremy Strong)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A boy, a bet and a very fast dog
Read a chapter at a time and enjoy the chaos. Talk about what it takes to train a dog.
What it helps with
- Responsibility
- Humour
- Pets
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Streaker?”
- “What did Trevor bet?”
- “What went wrong?”
- “How did he try to train her?”
- “Who won the bet?”
- “What would you train a dog to do?”
5-minute activities to try together
Training plan
Write a training plan for a very fast dog.
Dog walk
Help walk a friend's dog, carefully.
Free printables: The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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