Plot Summary

When Friendship Followed Me Home

Paul Griffin
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When Friendship Followed Me Home

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Paul Griffin

When Friendship Followed Me Home

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin is about twelve-year-old Ben Coffin, who faces numerous challenges but finds solace in the love of a stray dog named Flip and the uplifting friendship of a vibrant girl named Halley. Together, they navigate loss and open their hearts, exploring themes of grief, family, and love. The novel is written for middle grade and young adult readers. This book explores grief and loss.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,973 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Paul Griffin's When Friendship Followed Me Home is widely praised for its emotional depth and well-crafted characters. Critics commend its heartfelt portrayal of loyalty and resilience, particularly appealing to middle-grade readers. However, some find its themes of loss potentially heavy for younger audiences. Overall, it resonates strongly due to its authentic storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read When Friendship Followed Me Home?

Readers who enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo will find a compelling mix of heartwarming friendship and overcoming adversity in Paul Griffin's When Friendship Followed Me Home. Ideal for middle-grade readers who appreciate emotional depth and relatable, resilient characters.

4.4

3,973 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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