Children's fiction
Paperback
Details condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9780241323731 publisher: puffin age range: 7 years overview the girl who thought she was a dog is a warm, funny world book day story from broadcaster and bestselling author clare balding. Perfect for confident young readers, it follows fennel, a girl utterly convinced she has more in common with her beloved dog twiglet than with other humans. Packed with heart, humour and a gentle message about self-belief, it's an ideal quick read for animal-loving children aged seven and up, and a lovely introduction to balding's much-loved children's fiction. About the book fennel and her dog twiglet are inseparable best friends. They eat together, nap together in the same basket, and spend every spare moment playing fetch in the park. Twiglet understands fennel better than anyone else in the world, including her secret, life-long ambition: to win crufts. There's just one small problem standing between fennel and canine glory she isn't actually a dog, and competitions for dogs don't tend to accept girls as entrants, no matter how convincingly they can fetch a stick or beg for treats. Undeterred, fennel sets out to prove that being different doesn't mean you can't chase your dreams. Written especially for world book day 2018, this short, funny novel captures clare balding's trademark warmth and love of animals in a fast-paced story readers can finish in one sitting. It's a wonderful choice for reluctant ...