Saying Goodbye To Barkley

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Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. Hes her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting theyre the perfect pair. But then, Barkley dies and Olivia is heartbroken. She dreads falling asleep because waking up without Barkley is just too sad. Gradually, however, she realizes that Barkley wouldnt want her to be unhappy for the rest of her life. So she thinks of a way that she can not only get her own happiness back, but also give happiness to another animal, by adopting a new dog from an animal shelter. And so Spud joins the family. Spud is a terrible sidekick and crime-fighter she wants to play with the bad guys not catch them! In fact, Spud couldnt be less like Barkley, but Olivia grows to love her very much because shes just as special in her own way.

Author Bio

Devon Sillett is a writer and reviewer. Born in the US, Devon teaches writing in Canberra. Her previous EK titles are The Leaky Story and Scaredy Book. Nicky Johnston is an educator and author/illustrator, with a strong focus on childrens emotional resilience and mental health awareness. Her previous titles with EK Books are Grandma Forgets, The Fix-It Man and At the End of Holyrood Lane.