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Good Dog Lion

Series: Little Gems
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Set in Africa, Good Dog Lion tells a beautiful and heartwarming story of a young boy named Timo, who dreams of having a dog. Despite having very little money, Timo and his mother find happiness in their small home, community, and the world around them. Yet, Timo’s wish for a dog adds a special hope to their simple life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This gentle story is perfect for children, especially those who enjoy tales of friendship, family, and dreams. Its easy-to-read font and quality paper make it accessible for young readers.

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A beautiful, heartwarming story set in Africa about a young boy and his yearning for a pet dog. From internationally bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. High quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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A beautiful, heartwarming story set in Africa about a young boy and his yearning for a pet dog. From internationally bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. High quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.


A beautiful, heartwarming story set in Africa about a young boy and his yearning for a pet dog. From internationally bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. Timo and his mother do not have much money – in fact, they have almost none. But that does not matter too much, because Timo has his mother and she has him. They have their little house. They have friends and neighbours. They have the world about them. All of that can be enough for happiness. There is one more thing, though, that Timo would like to have …A dog! High quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Series: Little Gems

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781123720

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Dean
  • Illustrated by David Dean

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the award-winning series The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and he now devotes his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the Isabel Dalhousie series. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his work has been translated into forty-six languages. Before becoming a full-time writer he was for many years Professor of Medical Law at Edinburgh.

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