A gentle, heart-warming story about the friendship between a boy and his dog by much-loved author Anne Fine.

From the author ofBills New Frockcomes a tender and funny story about the friendship between a boy and his dog.

Hugo has to choose who to stay with while his mothers having a baby. Granny? Mrs Mariposa next door? Uncle Jack? Who will care for him and his dog Henry the best? This charmingly illustrated tale of priorities and friendship will teach kids to think carefully about what they value most in life, and stay with them long after theyve turned the final page. A touching story for younger readers from former Childrens Laureate Anne Fine.

Review

Engaging younger readers are too rarely offered treats of this calibre. Books for Keeps

About the Author

A past Childrens Laureate, and a multi award-winning author, Anne was awarded an OBE for services to literature in 2003.

Illustrator ofThe Bravest Ever Bear, Winner of the Best Book to Read Aloud Category of the Blue Peter Book Awards.