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My Dog

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My Dog

By: Olivia Wakeford
Narrated by: Iestyn Arwel
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A life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick Ness

THE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP.

‘Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt’ Hannah Gold

‘A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’ Nizrana Farook

Ten-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rhys decides to keep Worthington secret.

Struggling to connect with his dad in a new city, Rhys takes comfort in Worthington. But he soon discovers that looking after a secret dog is anything but easy, and he knows that before long he’ll have to confront his fears and find a way to tell Dad…

Phenomenally moving and beautifully written, My Dog shows us that accepting the present doesn’t mean forgetting the past – in a story that will live with you for ever.

©2025 Olivia Wakeford (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
Animals Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction

Critic reviews

‘A gorgeous, heart-wrenching story of love, loss and healing. This stunning tale of a remarkable boy and his dog will break your heart, then piece it back together again. I inhaled this in one sitting and absolutely adored it’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

My Dog is a warm and very readable treatment of a difficult subject. Full of tenderness and understanding, it’s perfect for dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike’ Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater

‘An achingly beautiful story of friendship, hope and love. Heartbreaking, tender and joyful, this is a stunning debut from an exciting new voice’ Simon James Green, author of Finn Jones Was Here

‘Beautifully and tenderly told. Full of heart and more than a little magic’ Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line

‘A beautifully written, heartwarming story about love, grief, friendship and healing’ Alexia Casale, author of The Bone Dragon

‘A beautifully written, tender exploration of grief and family that’ll break your heart and stitch it back together. Worthington utterly stole my heart’ Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound

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