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When Lulu’s family heads to the coast for a holiday, the family’s quiet excitement turns into a surprise when they encounter a stray dog living along the beach. While the townsfolk label the dog a menace, Lulu sees something else – a loneliness and an unmet need for friendship. With patience and courage, she sets out to prove that even the most misunderstood creatures deserve hope and companionship.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Hilary McKay
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