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Worthington

Name: Worthington
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008822712
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By Olivia Wakeford

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A phenomenally moving animal adventure about acceptance, friendship, and dogs! Rhys is starting secondary school and everything is different. But when his puppy Whirly vanishes from the garden, it’s all Rhys can think about. As he searches for Whirly, Rhys glimpses a familiar big, black Labrador... Read More

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A phenomenally moving animal adventure about acceptance, friendship and dogs!

A beautifully heartfelt animal adventure story – perfect for 9+ readers

Description

A phenomenally moving animal adventure about acceptance, friendship, and dogs!

Rhys is starting secondary school and everything is different. But when his puppy Whirly vanishes from the garden, it’s all Rhys can think about. As he searches for Whirly, Rhys glimpses a familiar big, black Labrador in the shadows – his old friend, Worthington.

Comforted by Worthington, Rhys slips back into old habits, keeping secrets from those he’s closest to. Then other neighbourhood dogs go missing. Rhys realises Whirly is in more danger than he thought, and time is running out to save him. With Worthington by his side, can Rhys learn to trust his friends to find Whirly, and bring him home?

Worthington is a heart-warming follow-up to My Dog, but can also be read as a standalone story. Perfect for existing fans of My Dog, and brand-new readers alike!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008822712

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Olivia Wakeford is the author of My Dog. She has worked in film and television, been a scriptwriter, dog-walker, PA and more, but her favourite job is writing novels for children. Olivia graduated with distinction from the MA in Writing for Children at Bath Spa University. She was born in Wales and now lives in London with her husband and their socially awkward Labrador, Obi. @livvywivvy @wakefordwrites

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