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, My Dog shows us that accepting the present doesn’t mean forgetting the past – in a story that will live with you for ever.
Rhys' mother is in hospital, but it's no big deal. He's more interested in the dog hiding under her bed, the dog with the conker-brown eyes and the velvet-soft ears, his perfect dog. When things go very wrong in his life, he leans hard on the dog, his wonderful dog. But can he learn the hardest lesson of owning a pet?
There's a list of authors whose books are guaranteed to make me cry. Michael Morpurgo, Roseanne Parry, Ross Montgomery. Olivia Wakefield is officially added to the list. This is a beautiful, heartfelt story of a dog who may or may not be real, helping a boy whose pain is very real. With a well meaning but distant father, a new home and new school to deal with, Rhys certainly has a lot to try and handle.
I'm a cat person, but if the dog was like Worthington, I could be persuaded to take him in. Add this to your bookshelf as soon as it's available; it's going to be a classic.
Book Recommendation: I am Rebel by Ross Montgomery follows Rebel, a young dog, as he chases after his Boy, who has signed up with a rebel army. Rebel's adventures take him through most of the country and to the edge of death and back, and he'll stay with you forever.
Movie Recommendation: It's a slightly older age group, but A Monster Calls hits many of the same beats as this one, and the movie has Liam Neeson's voice. Absolutely amazing.
My Dog publishes on the 27th of February, 2025. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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