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Jill’s father, discouraged by the idea of a dog in their household, gives her a very small amount of money and insists she will never see a pup. Determined to find a dog of her own choosing, Jill embarks on a search that leads her to a magnificent St. Bernard who is "free," and who comes to fill an unexpected role in her life. The story follows Jill’s journey as she overcomes her father’s objections, learns responsibility, and discovers the joy of companionship in the most unlikely of friendships.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Barbara Willard
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