A life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick Ness THE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP. 'Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt' Hannah Gold 'A heart-melting book that shows us there's always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief' Nizrana Farook Ten-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can't quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he's a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rhys decides to keep Worthington secret. 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. - A heart-wrenchingly moving story of animal friendship, grief and loss - perfect for fans of THE LAST BEAR by Hannah Gold, OCTOBER, OCTOBER by Katya Balen and A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness - A beautifully written standalone story exquisitely brought to life with illustrations from multi-award-winning illustrator David Litchfield. Publication will be supported with a major marketing and publicity campaign Competition: The Last Bear;October,October;A Dog Called Homeless;Pax;A Monster Calls;Tyger;I,Cosmo;The Light in Everything. Hannah Gold;Katya Balen;Sarah Lean;Sara Pennypacker;Patrick Ness;S.F. Said;Carlie Sarosiak.