A warm, uplifting story for young readers about a boy and his dog and the power of music to heal; a first-time collaboration from two Irish Children’s Laureates.

Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for a long as he can remember – and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a buddy more than ever.

In his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of BAD PEOPLE. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an AWESOME BOY his BOY. Maybe when they find each other he will learn to BARK again...

• From the author of the internationally acclaimed Artemis Fowl series and former Irish Children's Laureate.
• lllustrated in light charcoal and pencil by double Kate Greenaway Award winner and former Irish Children's Laureate
• Told with wit and warmth, this timeless story about overcoming hardship with determination is perfect for readers from ages 7 to 77 and beyond.