Letters to a Dog

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Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday. Jamie is in hospital waiting for a life-changing operation. And to make a difficult time even harder, he’s fallen out with his dad and refuses to speak to him when he comes to visit.To keep his spirits up, nurse Shirley suggests he writes a letter to the dog he desperately wants to adopt from the local dog home. But imagine his surprise when Dog writes back! Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. In this heartwarming fiction, Jamie's journey of emotions and feelings is beautifully intertwined with the themes of family and health. The story, suitable for young adults and children, explores the unique bond between a boy and his dog, making it a top pick for animal lovers.For fans of Roland Smith (The Wildes), Rodman Philbrick (We Own the Sky), Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Abi Elphinstone (Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix).HarperCollins 2025 Show more