The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon

The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon

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Orphan puppy Scruffity yearns for Family - and when he is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is, his dream is fulfilled. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is alone again. How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with?

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The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon

A fiercely original verse novel for middle-grade readers and beyond from Zana Fraillon, the Carnegie Award-shortlisted author of The Bone Sparrow. 'Tender and gritty' THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'Beautifully written … ambitious and absorbing' BOOKS + PUBLISHING Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor.  Scruffity is born into a harsh, grey world. What he yearns for most is Family. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption grow thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted as he is.  He learns how to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But then tragedy strikes ... How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with? A heartfelt, wondefully written and totally compelling story of love and belonging Told through the eyes of a young pup, Scruffity, who will tug at your heartstrings Themes of friendship, loss and hope are woven through a gripping narrative  Stunning illustrations by Sean Buckingham
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ISBN 13 9781915026231
ISBN 10 1915026237
Title The Way of Dog
Author Zana Fraillon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Chicken House Ltd
Year published 2023-03-02
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.