The Dog with Seven Names

Winner of the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year 2019 for the 8 to 10 Years Category

By: Dianne Wolfer

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Paperback | 2 July 2018

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240 Pages

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9 - 11

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1.6 x 13 x 19.8

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Winner of the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year 2019 for the 8 to 10 Years Category

The heart-warming story of a golden-eyed dog in a time of war.

A tiny dog, the runt of the litter, is born on a remote cattle station. She shouldn’t have survived, but when Elsie finds, names and loves her, the pup becomes a cherished companion. Life is perfect … until War arrives.

With Japanese air raids moving closer, Elsie’s family leaves the Pilbara for the south and safety. But the small dog has to stay behind. After travelling far from home with drovers and a flying doctor, she becomes a hospital dog and experiences the impact of war on north-western Australia. She witnesses wonderful and terrible things and gives courage to many different humans.

But through all her adventures and many names, the little dog remembers Elsie, who girl who loved her best of all. Will she ever find her again?

About the Author

Dianne Wolfer is the author of more than 15 books for teenagers and young readers. Light Horse Boy was a Children’s Book Council of Australia Honour Book and won the 2014 Western Australian Premier’s Book Award for Children’s Books. Granny Grommet and Me, inspired by surfing grandmas, was also on the CBCA shortlist. Lighthouse Girl, winner of a West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award, explores the story of Fay Howe, the Albany lighthouse keeper’s daughter who signalled to soldiers in 1914. It inspired the hugely popular Royal de Luxe performance of The Giants at Perth Festival (2015). Dianne enjoys writing across genres. The Shark Caller and Nanna’s Button Tin were both shortlisted for the WAYBRA children’s choice awards and are CBCA Notable Books.

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