A Dog So Small

Philippa Pearce
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Philippa Pearce’s poignant story of a young boy who longs for a pet dog. Young Ben Blewitt is desperate for a dog. He’s picked out the biggest and best dogs from the books in the library—and he just knows he’s going to get one for his birthday. Ben is excited when the big day arrives, but he receives a picture of a dog instead of a real one! But the imagination can be a powerful thing, and when Ben puts his to work, his adventures really begin!
Genres: FictionAnimalsChildrensDogsFamilyClassicsYoung AdultBritish LiteratureChildrens ClassicsFantasy
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