Books like Slog's dad by David Almond
When Slog's father died, he promised to return for one last visit in the spring. But when Slog spots a scruffy man on a bench outside the butcher shop and identifies him as his father, his best friend Davie is skeptical. Despite the doubts, Slog embarks on a comic book adventure to find his father and uncover the truth.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: David Almond
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