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Bella's Story: A Puppy Tale

by W. Bruce Cameron

A rescue dog’s journey back to her boy

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    2020 Wisconsin Golden Archer Award nominee

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  • Author recognition

    #1 New York Times bestselling author

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A rescue dog’s journey back to her boy

Bella’s bond with Lucas is tested when animal control takes her from the home he gave her. Sent to a foster home far away, she sets out across 400 miles of Colorado wilderness to return to him. The journey brings together the book’s central elements: a rescue dog, separation from her human, and a determined trek through the wilderness. This young-reader edition of W. Bruce Cameron’s A Dog’s Way Home includes illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and bonus reading and activity material.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 who enjoy fiction about dogs and other animals.
  • Young readers interested in stories about rescue dogs and the bond between dogs and their humans.
  • Families and educators looking for a dog-themed book with accompanying reading and activity material.

Themes

Loyalty between a dog and her humanRescue and fosteringDetermination and the journey home

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Book overview

Nothing can keep a loyal dog from her boy--not even four hundred miles of dangerous wilderness!

Inspired by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, this young reader version is now a major motion picture from Sony Pictures. Featuring heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey, Bella's Story is a "paws-itively" inspiring adventure about the unbreakable bond between a rescue dog and her human.

A Heartfelt Journey Home
Bella loves her boy, Lucas, who rescued her from an abandoned building. Even though she has to hide from the neighbors and learn "boring" games like No Barks and Go Home, there is nowhere she'd rather be than by Lucas's side. But when animal control picks up Bella, Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away.
Bella waits and waits for Lucas, but as the days go by, she realizes she must take matters into her own paws. Determined to find her way back, she embarks on an epic, four-hundred-mile trek through the Colorado wilderness to finally Go Home to the boy she loves.

Why Readers and Educators Love It:

-Perfect for Young Animal Lovers: A moving tale specifically crafted to capture the hearts of a younger audience.
-By a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author: Enjoy a masterfully told tale from beloved storyteller W. Bruce Cameron.
-A Trusted, Best-Selling Series: Part of the Puppy Tales series that families, educators, and librarians trust to engage young minds.
-Great for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters, accessible language, and fast-paced action, this book is designed to keep kids turning pages.
-Includes Bonus Material: Features adorable illustrations and a comprehensive reading and activity guide to spark meaningful family and classroom discussions
-Nominated for the Wisconsin 2020 Golden Archer Award and the Washington Library Association 2020 Sasquatch Book Award

More Tales for Kids from W. Bruce Cameron!

The Puppy Tales Series
:
Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story / Piper's Story

The Lily to the Rescue Series:
Lily to the Rescue / Two Little Piggies / The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Dog Dog Goose / Lost Little Leopard / The Misfit Donkey / Foxes in a Fix / The Three Bears / Doodle Dogs In Danger

The Dogs With a Purpose Series:
Zeus: Water Rescue / Ripley: Fire Station Five / Stella: Ranch Patrol

Hey Grown-Ups!
Read the original bestselling adult novels from W. Bruce Cameron! These original, full-length novels offer a deeper, more complex look at the emotional bonds between dogs and their humans that made W. Bruce Cameron a household name.

A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise / A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage / A Dog's Perfect Christmas

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