Mates: A Dog's Tale

by Barry Jonsberg, Tom Jellett (Illustrator)

Michael wants a dog. His mum and dad say no. No way. Never. They say dogs smell and get under your feet. But Michael is never going to give up. Ever.

64 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2017

About the author

Barry Jonsberg is an Australian author and teacher originally from Liverpool, England. He holds degrees in English and Psychology from Liverpool University and moved to Australia in 1999. His debut novel, The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull, earned acclaim in 2005, and his follow-up, It’s Not All About YOU, Calma, won the 2006 South Australian Festival Award for Children’s Literature. Jonsberg has continued to receive numerous honors, including awards and shortlistings for Dreamrider, My Life as an Alphabet, A Little Spark, and Smoke & Mirrors, affirming his place in contemporary young adult literature.

Reviews

[AD · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great early chapter book for recently independent readers. The colour illustrations througout really add to the enjoyment of a story about a boy who desperately wants a dog - and who works hard to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to get one. I recommend for strong readers in Year 1 up to about Year 3 or 4.