Be strong.
Be fierce.
Life is more than a concrete floor. Scruffity is born into a harsh, grey world.
What he yearns for most is Family. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption grow thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted as he is.
He learns how to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But then tragedy strikes ... How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with? A heartfelt, wondefully written and totally compelling story of love and belonging Told through the eyes of a young pup, Scruffity, who will tug at your heartstrings Themes of friendship, loss and hope are woven through a gripping narrative Stunning illustrations by Sean Buckingham.
Tagged dogs , Read for Empathy 2024 , UKLA 2023 11 - 14+ Award and verse novel