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Digger and Me by Ros Roberts is a heartfelt children's story about a young boy named James as he navigates life's challenges, including school difficulties and his parents' separation. His emotional journey is supported by his loyal dog, Digger, whose unwavering companionship offers comfort and understanding amidst the boy’s quest to discover his place in the world. This touching tale beautifully captures the bonds of friendship and resilience.
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This heartwarming children's story might appeal to you if you enjoy tales centred around friendship, resilience, and connection. With themes exploring the bond between a boy and his dog, it offers a touching narrative about dealing with change and finding one's voice. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories about personal growth and emotional journeys.

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Digger and Me

James splits his life between his mum’s and his dad’s houses. The one constant is Digger, his dog and best friend. So when Digger gets sick, it changes everything...

James splits his life between his mum's and his dad's houses. The one constant is Digger, his dog and best friend. So when Digger gets sick, it changes everything...

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Where do I feel at home? When I’m sitting with my dog, Digger.

James splits his life between his mum’s and his dad’s houses. It’s far from perfect, especially now Dad doesn’t have time for bike rides with him any more and Mum’s always with her new boyfriend. The constant is Digger, his dog and best friend. He’s the glue that holds the two halves of James’s life together.

So when James finds a lump on Digger’s leg, everything changes. Digger is the one he can talk to about anything. But when it’s Digger he needs to talk about, where can he turn?

A touching story about family, friendship and finding your voice, for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and I, COSMO.

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Digger and Me by Ros Roberts has been praised for its warmth, humour, and vivid storytelling. It explores themes of family, change, and the bond between a boy and his dog with heart and hope. The book is described as touching, deeply true, and uplifting, capturing family dynamics, and the impact of a devoted pet with tenderness and authenticity.

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ISBN: 9781788953207

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ros Roberts grew up when phones were attached to the wall by wiggly wires and music was taped on to cassettes. Amazing teachers encouraged her love of writing, setting her daily challenges to create poems to read to the class. She became a teacher herself; in her own classroom, free writing was a daily necessity and she felt privileged to watch the children’s progress when words flowed without boundaries. Ros loves the rain, eating brunch, tennis and TV. She loves dogs too – Texi, their beautiful Bernese mountain dog, inspired her debut book DIGGER AND ME. Ros and her family have enjoyed living abroad in Vancouver, B.C. and Austin, Texas, but she is very happy and proud to be back living with her husband and three sons in the north of England, where her roots lie.

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