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Summer of Riley


Joanna Cotler

No. of pages 160

Published: 2002

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Great for age 6-18 years

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"Maybe that's one of the reasons people get dogs, to kind of close up the empty places inside them."Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning -- adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse.Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his "totally unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life?Celebrated author Eve Bunting shows William's determined struggle to fight for what he believes in. The Summer of Riley is an inspiring novel about learning to accept life's changes, the healing power of friendship, and the unending desire to protect those we love.

 

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Eve Bunting was born in Ireland but has lived in California for many years.

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Joanna Cotler

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Georgia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Georgia Children's Book Award.

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Nevada Young Readers' Award
This book was recognised in the Young Readers category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.

Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.

Golden Sower Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

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