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Ricky, haunted by an earlier attack from a wild dog, is naturally wary of any canine presence. When a stray pup shows up at the family farm, he is forced to confront his fears. The unexpected arrival of the dog initiates a journey where Ricky learns to trust and the gentle animal gradually earns his heart.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Wallace, Bill
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