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The Summer of Riley
By Bunting, Eve
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06029-141-9
- Publisher
- New York : HarperCollins, c2001.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2001
Gr 4-6 With the recent death of his grandfather and his parents' decision to separate, 11-year-old William struggles with his grief and anger until an abandoned Lab comes into his life. Boy and dog bond immediately, but then William takes him to visit a neighbor. Without warning, Riley breaks away and begins to chase Peachie's old racehorse, causing injury to him. When the dog runs over to her farm again, she calls the animal-control officers and they take Riley away. Determined to save his pet from a possible death sen...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
