by Jill Murphy · Puffin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141323459
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«Dear Hound» is Jill Murphy's children's novel, published by Puffin in 2010 in paperback (192 pages, in English).
Alfie, a grey deerhound puppy, adores his owner Charlie, cheese, and digging holes. When he gets lost in the woods, he is frightened by storms and the thought of never seeing Charlie again, who searches for him tirelessly. With the help of some foxes, Alfie learns to survive in the wild while still thinking of home.
The work is written and illustrated by Jill Murphy, creator of the «The Worst Witch» series; the original English edition dates from 2009.
Aimed at readers aged 7 to 10, especially fans of stories about dogs and animals.
Jill Frances Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Her books were adapted for stage and television. She was called "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".
