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The Dog Who Danced on the Moon

By John Boyne

A dreamer, a dancing dog and a speeding comet—can friendship save the day?

whimsical heartwarming playful imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Poetry/Verse

What is The Dog Who Danced on the Moon about?

Jeremy Grace is a quiet boy who dreams of travelling into space, even though nobody believes he can do it. Luckily, his dog Maxwell believes in him—and Maxwell can dance! Together, they set off on an extraordinary journey among the stars. But when a comet hurtles towards them, Jeremy and Maxwell must be brave, clever and ready to dance if they are to save the day. A rhyming picture-book adventure about friendship, courage and following your dreams.

About the author

John Boyne is a well-known Irish author who loves writing stories for both children and adults. He is most famous for his book 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', which has been read by children all over the world. John enjoys creating exciting adventures and memorable characters that inspire young readers to use their imagination.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2024

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