This is a beautifully crafted fantastical mystery about a little boy called Till who loses his dog, Bess. A mysterious stranger called Mr Finder offers to help Till find his dog, and they interview various witnesses including a heron, a mole, a riddling cat - and Miss Mousey, whose sketch of a peaceful riverbank offers a vital clue. The quest to find Bess is full of magic but Till begins to mistrust his supposed ally Mr Finder - until at last he realizes the truth, and they track down the real culprit, a finder who likes to keep what he finds. At the end of this enchanting story Till is reunited with his beloved Bess and a new book - of the story - will be born.
Author | Philippa Pearce |
Publisher | Walker Books |
Year of publication | 2009 |
Number of pages | 128 |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN-10 | 1406319821 |
ISBN-13 | 9781406319828 |
Illustrator | Helen Craig |
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