
The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon
This stunning verse novel for middlegrade readers is such a joy to read - lyrical, moving and unique. The story is told from the perspective of Scruffity, a young pup who yearns to escape the cruelty of the puppy farm where he has been abandoned. He finds some comfort in the bond he forms with his 'ManPup,' who is also struggling with loneliness and rejection. When the two manage to escape the puppy farm together, things start looking up as Scruffity eagerly explores the worl