ONE DOG AND HIS BOY By: Eva Ibbotson Ages 8-12

ONE DOG AND HIS BOY   By: Eva Ibbotson
Hal lives with his family in London wanting for nothing, but a dog. His tenth birthday is approaching and his mother won't have a dog in the house. "Think of the mess, the scratch-marks, the puddles on the floor." So in comes rent a pet, his Dad takes him there to pick out a dog. Fleck is everything he ever imagined. Hal doesn't know it is only temporary and soon finds his dog returned.  What is a boy to do? He runs away with Fleck and Pippa the girl from the pet store and four other dogs. Heading to Scotland to his grandparents house they encounter many obstacles along the way. A wonderful story that will keep you glued to the pages. $16.99 Scholastic  Ages 8-12