The Way of Dog

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