In "Mutt" by Jane A.C. West, readers are introduced to a whirlwind of emotions as the story follows a young girl who discovers an abandoned puppy. As she grapples with the challenges of caring for a stray dog amidst her complex home life, themes of friendship, loyalty, and growth emerge. Through her bond with the puppy, she learns about responsibility, love, and the importance of finding one's voice. The narrative deftly explores the transformative power of connection, both with animals and the people around her, leading to profound personal insights and a heartwarming conclusion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called First Flight .

. This book has been specially written for struggling readers. This book has been specially written for reluctant readers.

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Badger Publishing .

Jane A. C. West is an experienced children's author, and co-writer of the Primary Assembly File: Assemblies Across Faiths. Consultant Lynne Broadbent is former Director of the National RE Centre and has extensive experience as a lecturer and writer on Religious Education.