Description
A mixture of fact and fiction about the author’s dog, Belle. Belle is happy at first. She has many adventures and mishaps. Eventually, her family becomes too busy for her, so she learns to play by herself. This makes her incredibly sad.
One day she ventures out through an open gate, running towards a group of playing children. One of the children, the curly-haired boy, removes Belle's ID tags and takes her home. Now, if only he had a new bicycle, his life would be perfect.
The boy sees “Lost Dog” posters offering $500 for Belle’s return. With that money, he can buy a bicycle. The boy is torn between having a dog and having a new bike. However, his birthday is coming up soon, so he will get a bicycle then.
To his great disappointment, the curly-haired boy does not get a bike for his birthday because of the expense of keeping Belle.
Although Belle is treated well by the boy and his parents, she misses her family. This causes her to whine at all hours, to the annoyance of the boy's parents. The boy's mom says the dog must go.
Does the boy come clean? Does he get the reward? Does he get a new bicycle? The curly-haired boy and Belle's family all have lessons to learn.
One reviewer wrote "Written in a very simple and inviting language, this short story has an easy-to-follow narrative style and is definitely ideal for young school students. The detailed watercolor illustrations add to the overall experience of the lovely story. Wonderful read recommended for all children.”
Language : English
Publisher : Left-handed Author Publishing
Publication Date : May 31, 2021
ISBN-13 : 9781737086109
