The Way of Dog
By Zana Fraillon
Illustrated by Sean Buckingham
A powerful, inventive, sweet and deeply moving novel from the bestselling author of The Bone Sparrow
Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor.
Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him.
Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is.
Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - it is to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone.
How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with?
By Zana Fraillon
Illustrated by Sean Buckingham
A powerful, inventive, sweet and deeply moving novel from the bestselling author of The Bone Sparrow
Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor.
Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him.
Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is.
Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - it is to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone.
How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with?
By Zana Fraillon
Illustrated by Sean Buckingham
A powerful, inventive, sweet and deeply moving novel from the bestselling author of The Bone Sparrow
Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor.
Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him.
Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is.
Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - it is to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone.
How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with?
“A compelling story of a pup rescued from a cruel fate. This story explores the emerging relationships between the pup and the myriad of people met along the way. The lyrical verse is beautifully crafted; full of emotion & feeling. You will be swept away on this adventure.”
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Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 13.1 cm x 19.6 cm
Pages: 256
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ISBN: 9780702265563
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Release Date: 3 May 2022
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Author: Zana Fraillon
Illustrator: Sean Buckingham
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Older Primary (9+ yrs)
Junior Secondary (12+ yrs)
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ANIMALS
dogs, pets, adventure, cruelty, escape, acts of kindness, conflict, hope, injury, accidents, companionship, loyalty, training, courage
