A brave pup navigates the streets of Victorian London in search of a loving home in this rollicking adventure inspired by the true story of England's first animal shelter.
Lucky the dog and her brother Winston are born into a wealthy Victorian home, but they are not purebred poodles like their show-winning mother. When the owners realize their lack of pedigree, the pups are cast out on the snowy streets to fend for themselves. It's a dangerous world for two small pups, and when Winston is scooped up by a dog napper, Lucky is left all alone!
Thankfully, brave Lucky has a few tricks up her sleeve. She can read, for one thing. And she makes fast friends among her fellow strays.
With the help of a regal wolfhound, a wise old spaniel, a quick-witted cat, and two giant dogs who live with the storyteller Charles Dickens, Lucky hatches a plan to rescue Winston and help all the lost and hungry dogs of London find a place to call home.
From the award-winning author of The Great Trouble, this rollicking adventure inspired by England''s first animal shelter will win over dog-loving hearts of any age.
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DEBORAH HOPKINSON is the award-winning author of seventy books for young readers including picture books, middle grade historical fiction, Little Golden Book biographies, and long form nonfiction. Her titles have been honored with the Oregon Book Award, the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and the Green Earth Environmental Award. Follow her on Twitter @deborahopkinson, Instagram @deborah_hopkinson, or online at www.deborahhopkinson.com.
MARCIN MINOR studied painting at the European Academy of Arts and went on to become an illustrator, educator, art therapist and father of four. In his work, he draws inspiration from nature, architecture, comics, fairy tales and fables. He lives in Petrykozy, Poland with his family.