In "Dog Donovan" by Diana Hendry, a young boy named Kyle forms a deep bond with a scruffy stray dog he finds at the local park. As he names the dog Donovan, the two embark on a series of adventures that help Kyle navigate his feelings of loneliness and impatience with his family. Through their escapades, Kyle learns about friendship, responsibility, and the importance of companionship. Donovan proves to be not just a pet, but a source of comfort and joy as Kyle confronts the ups and downs of growing up, ultimately discovering what it means to truly care for someone. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Diana Hendry is the Whitbread Award-winning author of Harvey Angell, and its sequels, of which Harvey Angell Beats Time won a Scottish Arts Council Award. She has also written picture books texts, teenage novels and award-winning poetry, Margaret Chamberlain has illustrated many books for children. She divides her time between Lyme Regis and London.