A new book from the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction PrizeWhen Tom meets Spider, he thinks he has found a friend for life. But their friendship doesn't run smoothly; Spider can't help being a naughty puppy, while Tom has to deal with his parents' separation, the pressure of a new school and a bully's unwanted attention.But when Tom and Spider become separated, they learn that they are far braver and more determined than anyone could have imagined. And in losing each other, they discover an unbreakable bond of love.
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AN OBSERVER AND DAILY MAIL CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A thrilling emotional roller coaster of a tale' -- Sally Gardner
'Spider, a dog undergoing an identity crisis, is a wonderfully rounded hero. His efforts to do the right thing put me in mind of a kind of canine Hamlet' -- Gareth P Jones
'Dog is deliciously clever, deceptively simple, and a proper delight to read. I loved every page' --Lucy Coats
'A thoroughly gripping buddy movie begging to be made, in which the underdogs... school everyone in true grit and loyalty' -- Observer, Children's Books of the Year
'The journey to reunite pet and boy turns into a tense thriller, narrated by Spider, in which the bonds of love and need triumph over all barriers, physical and emotional' -- Daily Mail, Children's Books of the Year
'Genuinely powerful and compelling' -- Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
'Poignant, funny, savage and ultimately uplifting, this is Mulligan at the top of his challenging form' -- Guardian
'Mulligan has created two flawed but overwhelmingly loveable characters in Tom and Spider and although there are plenty of real moments of darkness grappled within these pages, ultimately, it's a book that celebrates love in all its different, complicated forms, and the obstacles it can help us overcome' -- SCOOP
'Ultimately, this book is about finding out who you are as you grow up. It's funny, but also deadly serious. A great read' -- BookTrust
'At its heart is an unwavering message of friendship, trust and loyalty; of the bond between child and animal; and of how we all need somewhere to call home' -- The Bookseller
'An exciting adventure story that combines harrowing episodes with real warmth and heart, this is an irresistible tale of love, loyalty and reconciliation' -- School Library Journal
'A uniquely dark adventure exploring trust, friendship and fear of rejection. Dog will give hope to readers both young and old' --Raring2go!
'Good, original writing... remains grippingly readable right through to the end' -- Books for Keeps
'Brilliant... a heartwarming tale about a dog and his boy' -- Bookwitch (blog)
'A great portrayal of loyalty and familial love' -- The Bookbag
''Charming and irresistibly unique characters' -- The Sweet Review (blog)
'A lovely, quirky story' -- Pleads Reads (blog)
Dog neatly captures canine and childhood psychology... Youngsters pestering for a four-legged friend will love this book... it has a good moral heart' -- Entertainment Focus
'I loved this exciting, descriptive book and would recommend it to older readers who like animals' --Andrew Darby, aged 9, National Geographic Kids
Andy Mulligan was brought up in south London. He has taught in the Philippines, India, Brazil, Vietnam and the UK. His first novel, Ribblestrop, was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Books Prize, and his second won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Trash was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, has been translated into 31 languages and was filmed by Stephen Daldry.
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