Rules of the Ruff

Name: Rules of the Ruff
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419731372
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Heidi Lang

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Summary

Rules of the Ruff follows Jessie, a thirteen-year-old, who spends her summer learning the art of dog walking while managing the ups and downs of teenage life. Her mentor, Wes, has unconventional methods and soon becomes her rival. This humorous and heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and finding one's place.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this charming children's tale if you have a fondness for heartwarming stories about friendship, self-discovery, and canine companionship. The book beautifully blends humour with life's lessons as it follows the adventures of a determined girl navigating the challenges of summer. Perfect for young readers who adore dogs and tales about growing up!

Rules of the Ruff

Twelve-year-old Jessie copes with what promised to be a long, boring summer with relatives by becoming an apprentice to a grouchy neighborhood dog walker who is facing new competition in this coming-of-age novel.

Description

Twelve-year-old Jessie is in for a long summer at her aunt and uncle's house. Her cousin Ann has a snotty new best friend, which leaves Jessie all alone.

But Jessie is industrious and, not content with being ignored all summer, she convinces Wes, a grouchy neighbourhood dog walker, to take her on as his apprentice.

Sure, dog walking turns out to be harder than she expected, but she has Wes's dog-walking code, the Rules of the Ruff, to guide her, and soon she's wrangling her very own pack.

When a charismatic rival dog walker moves to town and quickly snatches up most of Wes's business, Jessie decides she isn't going to take this defeat with her tail between her legs.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Rules of the Ruff is lauded as a thoughtful, fast-paced story with a small, distinctive cast of characters. Reviewers highlight the book as a perfect pick for dog enthusiasts and those seeking an engaging summer read. The narrative delves into themes of friendship and family, demonstrating how much humans can learn from the bond with their canine companions. Readers are drawn into the adolescent drama through Lang's immersive writing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419731372

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Heidi Lang Young Adult

About the Author

Heidi Lang is the coauthor of A Dash of Dragon and A Hint of Hydra as well as a former professional dog walker. She lives in Richland, Washington.

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