Age range 11+A tale of the acceptance of change and loss; the importance of friends and family, and the uplifting strength that comes from hope.
Harry's mum runs a boarding house for transient old men who are down on their luck. To counter his frustration and anger, Harry longs for the companionship of a dog. The Annual Gala at school features a dog hurdle race and more than anything in the world, Harry would love to enter a dog into that race and win it. Such a win would give him a sense of worth and belonging. A new lodger, Jack Ellis, befriends Harry and shares a wealth of outback adventure stories featuring dogs with him.
Quintessentially Australian with witty, memorable characters, Harry Kruize, Born to Lose is a highly recommended read for ages 10 and up - Books and Publishing (4 stars)
No doubt about it, Paul's on a winner with this one! - Just So Stories
By:
Paul Collins Imprint: Ford Street Publishing Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
ISBN:9781925272628 ISBN 10: 1925272621 Publication Date:01 March 2017 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
