A boy and a dog in danger - can they both be saved? Ben's mother is dead, his father in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails at a million kilometres an hour. the social worker is fast running out of options, when the boys' aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Just as well: they were the last on her list. Ben's uncle has bought a guard dog from a man at the pub, but she's useless - afraid of loud voices and frightened of her own shadow - and he's decided to have her put down. Ben and the unwanted dog recognize each other for what they are - damaged goods - and find some comfort and companionship together, which slowly grows into love and trust. that love will be needed when Ben's brother gets into seriously bad trouble, and Ben's trust in his dog is put to the ultimate test. For boys and girls alike, aged 12 - 14.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 12+ years.

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd .

Susan Brocker lives with her husband and many pets, including horses, on a small farm near Tauranga. This is her fourth novel for Kiwi kids; following Restless Spirit and the bestselling Saving Sam and Dreams of Warriors. She also wrote the true story of our Anzac horses in Brave Bess and the Anzac Horses. www. susanbrocker. com