The heart-warming tale of one boy and the dog that changes his life from a much loved and award-winning author.

Jake is different from the other kids at school. He struggles when routines change and people's emotions are so hard to understand. Christmas can be even worse and often the festivities are just too much to bear. But when Jake finds a little dog lost in the street he unlocks a connection he's never had before. Together Jake and Susan form a special bond that helps him to understand the world around him, changing his life for the better. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

The heart-warming tale of one boy and the dog that changes his life from a much loved and award-winning author.

About the Author

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, renowned for her bestselling nature writing and children's fiction. Her many books for children include A First Book of Animals, Big Blue Whale, The Promise, King of the Sky and the critically acclaimed The Day War Came. She is a zoology graduate and has worked for the BBC Natural History Unit.
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ike Byrne grew up near Liverpool before moving to Wales to study Illustration at Glyndwr University. He began his career as a designer for greetings card and stationary companies before leaving to fulfill his dream of illustrating children's books. Mike now lives in the countryside with his family where he spends his days doodling and illustrating stories.

Reviews

"We love this poignant take ... a great read" - Scottish Book Trust

"A heart-warming festive story" - Scotsman

"Made me stop and think ... [Nicola Davies] explores a range of subjects with such a lightness of hand and deftness of touch, that no subject matter is too challenging" - Library Girl and Book Boy, Blog

Book Information
ISBN 9781781127698
Author Nicola Davies
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm