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Ben is a young boy who longs for a canine companion. His grandfather has promised him a dog for his birthday, adding a sense of anticipation and family bonding to the tale. When the promised dog arrives, it is not exactly the one Ben imagined, and the unexpected arrival forces Ben to confront the true meaning of keeping promises and caring for another being. The story follows Ben through his mixed feelings about the change, leading to lessons about responsibility, imagination, and the special ways family traditions can be honored.
First publish date: June 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Philippa Pearce
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