by Eva Ibbotson · Marion Lloyd Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781407124230
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«One Dog and His Boy» is Eva Ibbotson's children's novel, published by Marion Lloyd Books in paperback (271 pages, in English).
Hal has always wanted a dog, but his parents only let him choose one at Easy Pets, a pet-rental agency. When he discovers that Fleck, the terrier he adores, must be returned, Hal runs away with him and with other dogs from the agency. Together they flee from London to Scotland with new allies and pursuers.
Illustrated by Sharon Rentta, it was Eva Ibbotson's final novel and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal in 2012.
Recommended for readers aged 8 to 12, especially for those who love dogs and adventure stories.
Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's literature. Some of her novels for adults have been reissued for the young adult market. The historical novel Journey to the River Sea won her the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered an unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was among four finalists for the same award in 2012.
