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Our field

Name: Our field
ISBN: 9780006748656

By Berlie Doherty

Can flowers, teamwork and a secret field save Perronet from being lost to the family?

heartwarming adventurous nostalgic gentle

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Historical Fiction

What is Our field about?

When Sandy finds a stray dog called Perronet, he and his brothers and sisters are determined to keep him safe. But a dog licence costs money, and their family cannot spare it. During a summer holiday, the children discover a secret field where they play, explore and collect treasures from nature. Soon they devise a clever plan involving flowers, teamwork and a little good fortune. Can their adventures raise enough money to keep Perronet as part of the family?

About the author

Berlie Doherty is a much-loved British author who has written many books for children and young people. She is best known for her story 'Dear Nobody' and the award-winning 'Street Child.' Berlie enjoys writing about adventures and real-life challenges, and her stories often help readers to understand and care about other people.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1997

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