When Friendship Followed Me Home

Discover the heartwarming journey of friendship, belonging, and self-discovery in 'When Friendship Followed Me Home'. This evocative middle-grade novel beautifully captures the essence of life changes and the healing powers of companionship. Follow Ben Coffin, a boy who has always felt out of place due to his past as a foster child. His mundane existence takes a transformative turn when he encounters Flip, a scruffy dog, and forms a bond with Halley, the librarian's daughter. This touching tale illustrates how friendships can illuminate our darkest moments and help us find our true selves. Perfect for dog lovers and readers seeking heartfelt stories, this book resonates with anyone who understands the importance of family—both biological and chosen. With themes of loss and the search for meaning, 'When Friendship Followed Me Home' is an essential read for fans of emotionally impactful stories. The praise from renowned authors highlights its profound effect: 'A beautiful, heart-expanding book...' This story not only entertains but also inspires readers to cherish relationships and discover love's true magic. Embrace the lessons within its pages and add this must-read to your collection today! 256 pages of tales about love, hope, and friendship await you. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355499
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
A boy's chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss and the meaning of family
Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster kid, he keeps his head down at school to avoid bullies and spends his afternoons reading sci-fi books at the library. But all that changes when he finds a scruffy abandoned dog named Flip and befriends the librarian's daughter, Halley. For the first time, Ben starts to feel like he belongs in his own life. Then everything changes, and suddenly Ben is more alone than ever. But with a little help from Halley's magician father, Ben discovers his place in the world and learns to see his own magic through others' eyes.

Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming, When Friendship Followed Me Home is a must-read for dog lovers and fans of emotionally resonant middle-grade novels.

Praise for When Friendship Followed Me Home-
'Full of pace and laughter, bruises and heart. Paul Griffin is the sort of writer you're torn between telling the whole world about and keeping all to yourself.' Marcus Zusak
'An absolutely beautiful, heart-expanding book. I cried, but more than that I felt this giant balloon of love for everyone. This story convinced me all over again that love and imagination are life's biggest magic. It'll make you want to grab hold of everyone important to you and lick them on the nose.' Rebecca Stead


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