SuitabookBelonging and care
Hal wants a dog, but discovers that Fleck was rented by his parents; he then travels towards his grandparents with the dogs.
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Eva Ibbotson - Author
An adventure about a child seeking security and belonging after learning that the dog he always wanted is rented, with friendship and determination shaping a journey involving several dogs.
When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal's grandparents live. When ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal's grandpa lives.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceAn adventure about a child seeking security and belonging after learning that the dog he always wanted is rented, with friendship and determination shaping a journey involving several dogs.
Hal wants a dog, but discovers that Fleck was rented by his parents; he then travels towards his grandparents with the dogs.
Hal and Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland.
Hal's response to discovering the arrangement is a useful starting point for discussing what makes a home feel secure, and whether taking the dogs is fair to them and others.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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