Dogspell
By (Author) Helen Dunwoodie
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Young Corgi
3rd June 2013
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
823.92
Paperback
64
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 5mm
53g
A delightful story that will charm newly confident readers, and dog-lovers of all ages. Daisy and Robina are desperate for a dog. They've tried everything and in desperation they sneak a book about magic out of their older sister's room and try to cast a spell. Later that day, to their great amazement and delight, a dog appears in their house. The curious-looking mutt resembles a cross between a poodle and an afghan hound and the girls love their 'afoodle' on sight. Dad, however, has a more prosaic explanation for the dog's appearance, and what it's doing in their house. But all the girls want to know is, can he stay
There are shades of Diana Hendry and J K Rowling and children who enjoy those authors should enjoy Dunwoodie. Adults will be tickled by the humour * TES *
Helen Dunwoodie is an original and exciting voice in children's fiction. Her books show her intimate understanding of girls, family life and the city of Edinburgh. Author lives- Edinburgh