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A Dog's Way Home

W. Bruce Cameron
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A Dog's Way Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

W. Bruce Cameron

A Dog's Way Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Denver, Colorado • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron follows Bella, an anthropomorphic dog who is adopted by Lucas, a medical student, after being discovered in an abandoned building. When Bella is taken by animal control, she embarks on a perilous journey over hundreds of miles to reunite with Lucas, encountering various supportive and antagonistic individuals along the way, ultimately demonstrating the power of compassion and companionship. This book includes themes of animal abuse and neglect.

Heartwarming

Adventurous

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

19,534 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron highlight its heartwarming narrative and engaging animal perspective as strong points, but some readers find the plot predictable and overly sentimental. The book appeals to dog lovers and younger audiences, although it may not captivate those seeking complex storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Dog's Way Home?

A reader who enjoys A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron is often a fan of heartwarming, animal-centered stories that celebrate the bond between humans and their pets. Ideal for those who loved Marley & Me by John Grogan or The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, it appeals to animal lovers and readers seeking an emotional journey.

4.4

19,534 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Denver, Colorado • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

760L

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