My Dog

Name: My Dog
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Olivia Wakeford
ISBN: 9780008658601

Author: Olivia Wakeford

Narrator: Iestyn Arwel

Unabridged: 6 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

Published: 02/27/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

A life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick Ness THE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP. ‘Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt’ ‘A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’ Ten-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rhys decides to keep Worthington secret. Struggling to connect with his dad in a new city, Rhys takes comfort in Worthington. But he soon discovers that looking after a secret dog is anything but easy, and he knows that before long he’ll have to confront his fears and find a way to tell Dad… Phenomenally moving and beautifully written, shows us that accepting the present doesn’t mean forgetting the past – in a story that will live with you for ever.

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‘An incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt story. Beautifully and sensitively told, is a stunning debut novel by a very talented author’

‘This is a book about a boy and a dog, but it’s about so much more. A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’

‘A lyrical, magical adventure … At its heart this is not so much a book about grief as a testament to the perennial power of a child’s imagination’

‘A gorgeous, heart-wrenching story of love, loss and healing. This stunning tale of a remarkable boy and his dog will break your heart, then piece it back together again’

‘This beautifully written debut is both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure, giving us a sensitive and nuanced portrait of a young boy coping with grief’

‘ is a warm and very readable treatment of a difficult subject. Full of tenderness and understanding, it’s perfect for dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike’

‘If ever there is a story to encourage empathy in readers, this is it. Beautifully written, with stunning inside illustrations by David Litchfield, this is an ode to pets and their unconditional love, but also to extended family … This would be a good class reader as it could start lots of valuable conversations’

‘An achingly beautiful story of friendship, hope and love. Heartbreaking, tender and joyful, this is a stunning debut from an exciting new voice’

‘Explores the subject of grief with marvellous sensitivity’