Books like Ellie the homesick puppy by Holly Webb
Megan is thrilled when her family plans to move to a new house close to the countryside. She looks forward to exploring the hills with her energetic Golden Labrador, Ellie. However, her parents fear the puppy may be disruptive during the big move. Gran steps in to keep Ellie safe, but Megan’s anxiety grows. The story follows their efforts to keep the bond strong and shows the lengths a loyal companion will go to reach her best friend home.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Holly Webb
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