Bone and his sister, Squirrel, are stray dogs born in a shed. Left motherless as puppies, the two dogs survive together for a while, but are soon wrenched apart, and now Bone must go on, alone. Charlie is a boy who has suffered a terrible loss. And as he’s healing with the help of his dog, another tragedy occurs. All Henry has wanted is a dog of his own, and now that his best friend has moved away, his parents still won’t let him. Bone, Charlie and Henry lead very different lives, but their stories connect in surprising ways. Award-winning author Ann M Martin has written a powerful, heartfelt novel that’s perfect for anyone who has ever longed for a dog, or loved one.
