Description
Naomi's dog Diesel returns from the afterlife with one mission - can he save her?
It's Naomi's worst summer ever. Her dog, Diesel, died. Dad lost his job. Mom and Dad split up. The family is broke, and Naomi is stuck babysitting when she planned to take swimming lessons. Then Naomi's sometime-friend Morgan convinces her to jump off a dock. On July 1 at precisely 4:30, when Naomi drowns, destiny shifts.
Naomi awakes a week earlier to Diesel talking to her. Through his canine counsel, he wants to show her how to fix things. "I can save you," he barks. But no matter how often Naomi resets her watch, the time and date keep flipping back to July 1 at 4:30, which makes her wonder: Is my time running out?
About the Author
Sylvia McNicoll has written over thirty-five novels for young audiences, including Body Swap and the Great Mistake Mystery series, inspired by her own errors and dog walks with her grandchildren. What the Dog Knows is a tribute to the many dogs she's loved. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Reviews
A lovely story about the messiness of families and learning to trust and believe in yourself. Most of all, it's a story about friendship - both the two- and four-legged kind. * Susin Nielsen, author of Tremendous Things *
Sylvia McNicoll has once again crafted a story filled with heart. An entertaining story about finding friends - human and furry - who see the real you. * Colleen Nelson, author of Harvey Comes Home *
I can't think of a category of reader who won't love this book. Sylvia McNicoll has done it again. * CM Magazine *
Awards
Commended for CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens, Starred Selection (Fall 2022) 2022 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781459749894
Author Sylvia McNicoll
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Dundurn Group Ltd
Publisher Dundurn Group Ltd
Weight(grams) 198g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm
It's Naomi's worst summer ever. Her dog, Diesel, died. Dad lost his job. Mom and Dad split up. The family is broke, and Naomi is stuck babysitting when she planned to take swimming lessons. Then Naomi's sometime-friend Morgan convinces her to jump off a dock. On July 1 at precisely 4:30, when Naomi drowns, destiny shifts.
Naomi awakes a week earlier to Diesel talking to her. Through his canine counsel, he wants to show her how to fix things. "I can save you," he barks. But no matter how often Naomi resets her watch, the time and date keep flipping back to July 1 at 4:30, which makes her wonder: Is my time running out?
About the Author
Sylvia McNicoll has written over thirty-five novels for young audiences, including Body Swap and the Great Mistake Mystery series, inspired by her own errors and dog walks with her grandchildren. What the Dog Knows is a tribute to the many dogs she's loved. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Reviews
A lovely story about the messiness of families and learning to trust and believe in yourself. Most of all, it's a story about friendship - both the two- and four-legged kind. * Susin Nielsen, author of Tremendous Things *
Sylvia McNicoll has once again crafted a story filled with heart. An entertaining story about finding friends - human and furry - who see the real you. * Colleen Nelson, author of Harvey Comes Home *
I can't think of a category of reader who won't love this book. Sylvia McNicoll has done it again. * CM Magazine *
Awards
Commended for CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens, Starred Selection (Fall 2022) 2022 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781459749894
Author Sylvia McNicoll
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Dundurn Group Ltd
Publisher Dundurn Group Ltd
Weight(grams) 198g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm
