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Letters to a Dog (Dyslexia-Friendly) - by  Piers Torday (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Letters to a Dog (Dyslexia-Friendly) - by Piers Torday (Paperback)

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  • Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday.
  • 8 Years
  • 7.7" x 5.1" Paperback
  • 80 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book



Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday.



Book Synopsis



Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday.

Jamie is in hospital waiting for a life-changing operation. And to make a difficult time even harder, he's fallen out with his dad and refuses to speak to him when he comes to visit. To keep his spirits up, nurse Shirley suggests he writes a letter to the dog he desperately wants to adopt from the local dogs' home. But imagine his surprise when Dog writes back!

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.



Review Quotes




"A doggy delight: adorable, heart-warming and very funny indeed." -- Abi Elphinstone

"I loved this - a paw-fect blend of furry, heartfelt magic!" -- Ross Welford

"A touching story brimming with humour and heart." -- Lisa Thompson

"A gorgeous story about the bravery of one young boy and the power of one mighty dog. Filled with humour and heart, this is a perfect tale (tail?) about how the smallest things can mean the most. And how you should never play monopoly with a hamster." -- Katya Balen




About the Author



Piers Torday began his career in theatre and then television as a producer and writer. He is the author of the Last Wild trilogy, titles within which have won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the UKLA Award, and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. In 2016, There May Be a Castle was a Times Children's Book of the Year. In regular demand as a speaker at schools and festivals, Piers is also a reading helper with Beanstalk, and a former judge on the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8 Years
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Theme: Dogs
Format: Paperback
Author: Piers Torday
Language: English
Street Date: January 6, 2026
TCIN: 1008299163
UPC: 9781800901001
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4340
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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