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Bella's Story
Inspired by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, now a major motion picture!
Even though Bella has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, she loves her boy Lucas. Then one day Bella is picked up by Animal Control and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally Bella realizes what she needs to do—she needs to Go Home to Lucas—and even five hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness won’t get in her way.
Bella's Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide at the end of the book.
More Tales from Bruce Cameron!
FROM STARSCAPE:
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
THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES:
Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears
FROM FORGE:
THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES:
A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise
THE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES:
A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage
OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE:
Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog
A Dog's Perfect Christmas
The Dogs of Christmas
The Dog Master
Emory's Gift
THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES:
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man
Even though Bella has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, she loves her boy Lucas. Then one day Bella is picked up by Animal Control and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally Bella realizes what she needs to do—she needs to Go Home to Lucas—and even five hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness won’t get in her way.
Bella's Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide at the end of the book.
More Tales from Bruce Cameron!
FROM STARSCAPE:
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
THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES:
Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears
FROM FORGE:
THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES:
A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise
THE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES:
A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage
OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE:
Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog
A Dog's Perfect Christmas
The Dogs of Christmas
The Dog Master
Emory's Gift
THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES:
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 12, 2020
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About the author
W. Bruce Cameron
97 books4,498 followersI’ve always loved dogs, which puts me in a unique category along with what, maybe two or three billion people?
What’s not to love about an animal who will sit in your living room all day long, waiting for you to get home, and even if you need to work late and then stop for a stress-relieving beverage on your way home, when you unlock that front door, is absolutely overjoyed to see you? How could you not adore an animal who senses when your day is not going well and tries to cheer you up by dumping a sodden tennis ball in your lap?
I was probably 8 years old, playing in the back yard of our house in Prairie Village, KS, when my dad opened the gate and in rushed a 9-week-old Labrador puppy. I fell to my knees and spread my arms and that dog leaped into them as if we had loved each other our whole lives. It’s a scene that shows up in A Dog’s Purpose—a puppy and a boy meeting each other the very first time, both of them full of unrestrained joy.
We named the dog Cammie. She arrived in my life when I was just beginning to connect some of the dots in my memory to make a picture of who I was, forming my identity as a child. I remember every skinned knee and bicycle ride in the context of Cammie, who was always there for me. And I lost her just as I was starting to leave childhood behind, passing on after I’d spent a year in college. That’s Cammie, the dog of my childhood.
Years later I was riding my bicycle in the mountains outside of Pine, CO. A chance decision to bounce down a dirt road led me past a few scattered ranches and one small house near a creek, set back from the road at least 50 yards. A single “woof” from a dog caught my attention, and I braked and stood in the dry, clear air, regarding the dog who had called out to me.
She was on a chain by the house, and a fence stood between us, so I remained on the road even though I could see that the dog, a black lab mix with a crazily active tail, was clearly friendly. I gazed at her and the dog sat, attentive, staring into my eyes exactly the way my first dog, Cammie, used to look at me, really seeing into me.
And that’s when the thought hit me. What if this wonderful dog was Cammie? What if dogs live over and over again, and always remember us?
I dismissed the thought, waved at the dog, and rode away, but days later the idea came back to me. What if?
I’ve been a writer my whole life, but never have I ever written anything as important as A Dog’s Purpose.
I can’t promise you that A Dog’s Purpose will make you love your dog more—how could it do that? But I’ll tell you what a lot of people have told me: after reading A Dog’s Purpose, you’ll never look at your dog the same way again.
What’s not to love about an animal who will sit in your living room all day long, waiting for you to get home, and even if you need to work late and then stop for a stress-relieving beverage on your way home, when you unlock that front door, is absolutely overjoyed to see you? How could you not adore an animal who senses when your day is not going well and tries to cheer you up by dumping a sodden tennis ball in your lap?
I was probably 8 years old, playing in the back yard of our house in Prairie Village, KS, when my dad opened the gate and in rushed a 9-week-old Labrador puppy. I fell to my knees and spread my arms and that dog leaped into them as if we had loved each other our whole lives. It’s a scene that shows up in A Dog’s Purpose—a puppy and a boy meeting each other the very first time, both of them full of unrestrained joy.
We named the dog Cammie. She arrived in my life when I was just beginning to connect some of the dots in my memory to make a picture of who I was, forming my identity as a child. I remember every skinned knee and bicycle ride in the context of Cammie, who was always there for me. And I lost her just as I was starting to leave childhood behind, passing on after I’d spent a year in college. That’s Cammie, the dog of my childhood.
Years later I was riding my bicycle in the mountains outside of Pine, CO. A chance decision to bounce down a dirt road led me past a few scattered ranches and one small house near a creek, set back from the road at least 50 yards. A single “woof” from a dog caught my attention, and I braked and stood in the dry, clear air, regarding the dog who had called out to me.
She was on a chain by the house, and a fence stood between us, so I remained on the road even though I could see that the dog, a black lab mix with a crazily active tail, was clearly friendly. I gazed at her and the dog sat, attentive, staring into my eyes exactly the way my first dog, Cammie, used to look at me, really seeing into me.
And that’s when the thought hit me. What if this wonderful dog was Cammie? What if dogs live over and over again, and always remember us?
I dismissed the thought, waved at the dog, and rode away, but days later the idea came back to me. What if?
I’ve been a writer my whole life, but never have I ever written anything as important as A Dog’s Purpose.
I can’t promise you that A Dog’s Purpose will make you love your dog more—how could it do that? But I’ll tell you what a lot of people have told me: after reading A Dog’s Purpose, you’ll never look at your dog the same way again.
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April 14, 2020
I like this book because Bella is a really smart dog. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes dogs or anyone who likes happy endings. Some things I didn't like in this book were that the animal control person took Bella away because Bella was a pit bull. I would rate this book 4.5 out of five.
August 28, 2023
Nice and cozy (as expected, being part of these books extracting dogs lifes for young readers, and based on the much appreciated A Dog's Purpose).
Bella's life is quite adventurous, despite being a pitbul puppy -- regarding that, I really loathed people's attitude toward this breed, especially when Bella was so little; it was hard to ready by that part of the story.
Probably the best segment was the part where Bella makes herself foster mother to that cougar cub, what she name Big Kitten -- probably to repay for the times when she herself was foster cared by her Mother Cat, when people devastated their den at that building to-be-demolished, in Bella's very young age. Too bad she was not able to relate this story to Lucas, in the end when she finally go reunited with him.
Bella's life is quite adventurous, despite being a pitbul puppy -- regarding that, I really loathed people's attitude toward this breed, especially when Bella was so little; it was hard to ready by that part of the story.
Probably the best segment was the part where Bella makes herself foster mother to that cougar cub, what she name Big Kitten -- probably to repay for the times when she herself was foster cared by her Mother Cat, when people devastated their den at that building to-be-demolished, in Bella's very young age. Too bad she was not able to relate this story to Lucas, in the end when she finally go reunited with him.
May 12, 2020
I received an ARC of Bella’s Story. This story has a bit more drama but the same amount of the author’s sweet humor. A bit more intrigue and because I live in Colorado, I was quite interested in the terrain Bella traversed to make her way back to her loyal friend. I love Cameron’s writing. I have not been disappointed. His books are high on my list of gift books too.
January 2, 2021
I love this book it rely tutched my hart I was so sad at the end when big kitten hade to leave Bella I cryed a little to. This is my true favourite book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2024
Another Amazing Book
May 18, 2024
WHAT AN ADVENTURE!
I have seen the movie “A Dog’s Way Home” that was based on the book with the same name, and I was told that Bella’s Story is an elementary aged version of that book. The book is kind of different from the movie. I kind of got spoiled as some of the things in the movie kind of explained what was going on in the book. I think I prefer the movie over the book because even though the book is more eventful, the movie has more suspense.
I have seen the movie “A Dog’s Way Home” that was based on the book with the same name, and I was told that Bella’s Story is an elementary aged version of that book. The book is kind of different from the movie. I kind of got spoiled as some of the things in the movie kind of explained what was going on in the book. I think I prefer the movie over the book because even though the book is more eventful, the movie has more suspense.
April 27, 2020
Bella's Story is for young readers but thoroughly enjoyable for any age.
March 5, 2021
Heartwarming story about love, determination, compassion, and commitment. Love that the story is told from the dog’s point of view.
May 20, 2023
Cameron's "Bella's Story: A Puppy Tale" is the children's version of "A Dog's Way Home". Having read this series, I was looking forward to seeing the differences. Actually after reading the original series, I decided not to buy another Cameron story but having already purchased this and some other earlier Kindle editions, which I will read. What I did not like about the " adult" version is the marriage between two males which luckily in this children's version, they are just roommates. Actually Cameron did a good job bringing this to a happier children's read. There are many other differences. Lucas is younger and his mother's troubles are not really discussed. Dutch's owner is also toned down as well as Audrey's sister's home. Audrey is older in this story and Olivia is not her daughter.
Story in short- Bella has a complaint about her because she might have some pit bull in her, so she is sent away from Lucas, her owner and she tries to find her way home.
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“There’s, like, a hundred cats under this porch!” “Look, see those bowls? Somebody’s been feeding them!”
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“You want to take her to the car? We’ve got a crate she can go in.” I cuddled close to the boy and chewed contentedly on his fingers. “I don’t want to take her to the car, no.” The boy and the girl looked at each other for a few moments while I enjoyed the boy’s fingers. “Okay, what?” said the girl.
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Bella has almost the same adventures but the homeless man's one is basically omitted. Olivia and Lucas are older and they are dating.
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“I thought I’d just take her home,” the boy said. “Oh! Well, look, we’re not really supposed to do that. You can’t just grab a stray puppy. There’s a whole process to adopting a dog. Forms and stuff. And my mom has to interview the people. We want to be sure they’re going to good homes. You know?” “You think I’m not going to take good care of her?” the boy asked. The girl sighed. “Of course you are. I mean, you saved her life! And she loves you. That’s pretty obvious. I
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just ... okay. My mom’s coming over. Put the puppy in your jacket and cover her up, okay? And don’t tell my mom!” The boy carefully tucked me inside his coat. He held one arm under me, to keep me safe. I felt as cozy as I did while snuggling with my dog mother and my littermates, or my cat mother and her kittens.
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“Yes, Officer?” Lucas replied. The man and the woman stopped. I strained to go see them and lick their hands, but Lucas held me back. “You know you’re not supposed to let your dog run loose,” the man said sternly. “Sorry,” Lucas answered. “She loves to chase the squirrels so much,
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just dropped the leash to let her go. I won’t do it again.” “What kind of dog is it?” the man asked. The woman pointed her finger. “It’s a pit bull! He let a dangerous pit bull run around in the neighborhood. He does it all the time! A child could have been killed!”
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“I know, Lucas, but what else can we do? I’ll tell you what,” Mom replied. “Doesn’t Olivia’s mother work for an animal rescue? Let’s ask them to come over and see if they have any ideas.”
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When Lucas walked in the door, Mom and I both tried to get to him first. I put my legs up on him while Mom reached around me for a hug. “Lucas, I got a job!” Lucas stared at her. I decided his arrival called for a ball and raced to get one. “I thought you said you didn’t feel ready for that yet,” Lucas was saying
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when I returned. I dropped the ball at his feet and gazed at it suggestively, waiting for him to get it and throw it. We really needed a slide in the living room, I decided. “It’s perfect because I will be working in Dr. Gann’s department at the VA,” Mom said enthusiastically, “so I’ll actually have more support than what I can get here at home. It’s just part time. And you know what this means, don’t you?” “I just don’t want you pushing yourself too hard,” Lucas replied.
Story in short- Bella has a complaint about her because she might have some pit bull in her, so she is sent away from Lucas, her owner and she tries to find her way home.
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“There’s, like, a hundred cats under this porch!” “Look, see those bowls? Somebody’s been feeding them!”
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“You want to take her to the car? We’ve got a crate she can go in.” I cuddled close to the boy and chewed contentedly on his fingers. “I don’t want to take her to the car, no.” The boy and the girl looked at each other for a few moments while I enjoyed the boy’s fingers. “Okay, what?” said the girl.
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Bella has almost the same adventures but the homeless man's one is basically omitted. Olivia and Lucas are older and they are dating.
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“I thought I’d just take her home,” the boy said. “Oh! Well, look, we’re not really supposed to do that. You can’t just grab a stray puppy. There’s a whole process to adopting a dog. Forms and stuff. And my mom has to interview the people. We want to be sure they’re going to good homes. You know?” “You think I’m not going to take good care of her?” the boy asked. The girl sighed. “Of course you are. I mean, you saved her life! And she loves you. That’s pretty obvious. I
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just ... okay. My mom’s coming over. Put the puppy in your jacket and cover her up, okay? And don’t tell my mom!” The boy carefully tucked me inside his coat. He held one arm under me, to keep me safe. I felt as cozy as I did while snuggling with my dog mother and my littermates, or my cat mother and her kittens.
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“Yes, Officer?” Lucas replied. The man and the woman stopped. I strained to go see them and lick their hands, but Lucas held me back. “You know you’re not supposed to let your dog run loose,” the man said sternly. “Sorry,” Lucas answered. “She loves to chase the squirrels so much,
Highlight (Yellow) | Location 428
just dropped the leash to let her go. I won’t do it again.” “What kind of dog is it?” the man asked. The woman pointed her finger. “It’s a pit bull! He let a dangerous pit bull run around in the neighborhood. He does it all the time! A child could have been killed!”
Highlight (Yellow) | Location 479
“I know, Lucas, but what else can we do? I’ll tell you what,” Mom replied. “Doesn’t Olivia’s mother work for an animal rescue? Let’s ask them to come over and see if they have any ideas.”
Highlight (Yellow) | Location 565
When Lucas walked in the door, Mom and I both tried to get to him first. I put my legs up on him while Mom reached around me for a hug. “Lucas, I got a job!” Lucas stared at her. I decided his arrival called for a ball and raced to get one. “I thought you said you didn’t feel ready for that yet,” Lucas was saying
Highlight (Yellow) | Location 568
when I returned. I dropped the ball at his feet and gazed at it suggestively, waiting for him to get it and throw it. We really needed a slide in the living room, I decided. “It’s perfect because I will be working in Dr. Gann’s department at the VA,” Mom said enthusiastically, “so I’ll actually have more support than what I can get here at home. It’s just part time. And you know what this means, don’t you?” “I just don’t want you pushing yourself too hard,” Lucas replied.
September 27, 2023
Are you wondering what book you should pick next? Well, stop wondering I have a beautifully crafted novel for you: W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose is not only an emotional, hilarious and engrossing story, but also the window through which we can understand the mind and the eternal soul of a dog. It is a well-written novel in which the story is narrated from a dog's perspective. Impeccably detailed with heart. It will change your view of your furry friends forever.
It is the story in which a stray dog, with a purposeless life, surprised to find himself reborn as a golden retriever, searching for meaning, led him to the hands of loving boy Ethan who named him Bailey, that made him discover his purpose of loving his boy more than anything in the world. But this life as a family dog is not the end of Bailey's journey. His reincarnations, again and again, made him wonder if he would ever find his purpose over the course of several lives.
Everything in life happens for a purpose which every creature on the earth is meant to fulfill; we just need to enjoy every moment with love and keep moving on--lessons for us.
A Dog's Purpose one of the best books I have ever read is a heartwarming story that can make you laugh and sometimes cry. This page-turner is recommended to everyone and a must-read for dog lovers.
I would give it a rating of 5/5⭐️.
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It is the story in which a stray dog, with a purposeless life, surprised to find himself reborn as a golden retriever, searching for meaning, led him to the hands of loving boy Ethan who named him Bailey, that made him discover his purpose of loving his boy more than anything in the world. But this life as a family dog is not the end of Bailey's journey. His reincarnations, again and again, made him wonder if he would ever find his purpose over the course of several lives.
Everything in life happens for a purpose which every creature on the earth is meant to fulfill; we just need to enjoy every moment with love and keep moving on--lessons for us.
A Dog's Purpose one of the best books I have ever read is a heartwarming story that can make you laugh and sometimes cry. This page-turner is recommended to everyone and a must-read for dog lovers.
I would give it a rating of 5/5⭐️.
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March 11, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! The main characters were Bella, Big kitten, and Lucas. The book starts out with Bella living with her brothers and sisters but they end up getting taken away so the mother cat takes Bella in as her own. Then a bulldozer comes because they had to destroy a house, but that had been where Bella was living. One of the guys that had been bringing them the food under the House stopped the bulldozer and he took Bella in as his dog. Bella has to learn how to go home, and no barks, because it is illegal to have a pitbull in their neighborhood, and one of the neighbors thinks Bella is dangerous. One day Bella jumped out of the window and the pound found her and made Lucas get Bella out of that neighborhood. Bella has to go stay with one of Lucas´s friend's aunts and she gets told to go home while she was there. She took that seriously and she left and decided she would go home to Lucas. The rest of the book is about Bella's adventure as she goes home and shows how she survives, and the people that she meets. I liked this book because it kept me interested and it was intriguing. I recommend this book for middle schoolers, and people who like an adventure.
November 11, 2021
Inspired by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, now a major motion picture!
Even though Bella has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, she loves her boy Lucas. Then one day Bella is picked up by Animal Control and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally Bella realizes what she needs to do—she needs to Go Home to Lucas—and even four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness won’t get in her way.
Even though Bella has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, she loves her boy Lucas. Then one day Bella is picked up by Animal Control and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally Bella realizes what she needs to do—she needs to Go Home to Lucas—and even four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness won’t get in her way.
May 12, 2020
Another super sweet and entertaining story from a precocious pup’s perspective. This is a junior version of Bruce Cameron’s “A Dog’s Way Home”. It’s for young readers, yes, but this old broad loved it just the same. In this version, Luke, Bella’s boy is a bit younger, it seems, and there is no discussion of PTSD, or the veterans being treated. Aside from that, the story is essentially the same, with Bella meeting a few other people not mentioned in the original story. I’d highly recommend it for middle school readers, in fact, I’ve already sent it on to a very exited young relative.
May 12, 2020
The little dog with a giant heart is back! Bella’s Story tells the story of A Dog’s Way Home with gorgeous illustrations for younger readers. I loved reliving the story I loved when the book first came out, the movie that won over my family, and now this charming re-telling I read in one sitting. Your young readers will love reading it and watching the movie for a rich end of the year home school win!
May 12, 2020
I loved reading this. It is written in the voice of Bella and is seen through her eyes, much like the author's previous books - A Dog's Purpose; A Dog's Journey; and A Dog's Way Home. This book about Bella is for younger readers, but I enjoyed everything about it - and you and your children will too. If you haven't already discovered the world as written by W. Bruce Cameron, then you are really missing out - but it's not too late to join the bandwagon!!
May 12, 2020
W. Bruce Cameron never fails to engage, entertain and reward his readers with his books. Bella's Story: A Dog's Way Home Tale is no exception. I received an advance copy and read it; enjoyed it so much that I ordered a Hardcover as a permanent book in my library.
I will share my advance copy with my 14 year old Granddaughter; she loves dogs and W. Bruce Cameron books too. Enjoy... you will not be disappointed.
I will share my advance copy with my 14 year old Granddaughter; she loves dogs and W. Bruce Cameron books too. Enjoy... you will not be disappointed.
May 13, 2020
I am envious of the gift that W. Bruce Cameron has to tell a tale the way that he does. Bella's Story is just another shining example of how to paint a picture, and craft a story that simply captures your heart. Bella's youthful enthusiasm, and unwavering determination, are put masterfully on display by the author. But, she never gets too far ahead of you, and will stop and turn, to make sure you are right there behind her every step of the way, as she takes you on her journey "home".
February 9, 2025
I love W. Bruce Cameron's dog stories and novels. He does such a great job with writing a story involving a dog and the many adventures they encounter. I enjoyed reading about Bella's story as she faced wild animals, strangers, new towns, and new people while all trying to get home to her human Lucas.
I also really enjoyed reading about Bella's mission to return to Lucas- this really tells the story of how a dog loves their person more than anything, and how dedicated dogs are.
I also really enjoyed reading about Bella's mission to return to Lucas- this really tells the story of how a dog loves their person more than anything, and how dedicated dogs are.
May 12, 2020
Absolutely loved this book. Bella is an amazing dog who finds her way back home to her "person". There are many adventures and important stories within the story. All dog breeds should be loved by all those who want to give them a family. If you love dogs like I do, you need to read this book, you will love it!!
April 20, 2020
W. Bruce Cameron knows how to tug on your heartstrings. Every book he writes makes me smile and tear up, often at the same time. Bella's Story is no different. It's a touching story of survival, family, and love. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
May 12, 2020
Another wonderful W. Bruce Cameron book!Bella’s Story pulls at my heartstrings and makes me hug my 14 year young rescue pup even tighter. Love and family overcome great obstacles.............Bella’s Story is a winner 🐾♥️🐾!!
May 12, 2020
I am young at heart and have loved every young adult book that Bruce has written!
I fell in love with Bella aka Shelby from A Dog’s Way Home. She was found in a landfill, became a movie star and currently a therapy dog.
If you are a fan of dog books I highly recommend this for any age.
I fell in love with Bella aka Shelby from A Dog’s Way Home. She was found in a landfill, became a movie star and currently a therapy dog.
If you are a fan of dog books I highly recommend this for any age.
May 21, 2022
I read this at my 12 yo granddaughter's recommendation. I loved his book A Dog's Purpose and she had recommended I read his youth story Molly's Story which I did and enjoyed and was able to talk to her about. These are great books for elem/middle school readers and I highly recommend them.
July 27, 2023
I really loved his other books. Read them multiple times. But this book was very very slow. Took 13 chapters to get to the adventure, and there were multiple spelling and grammar mistakes. Also, there was one page missing, and in place of that missing page, there was a page that appeared twice.
May 22, 2024
This is my new favorite book, I will admit it was a little sad but that's what makes it good. I love the concept of one animal taking care of another animal and they become family. When the mother cat and bella reuniting with each other is magical. I love this book you should read it.
May 12, 2020
Bella’s story is “A Dog’s Way Home,” for kids. It’s a heartwarming story about what a pup will go through to get home to her boy! This book will have you cheering for Bella!
May 13, 2020
Bella is a heartwarming story for readers of all ages. Of all the Puppy Tales, this is perhaps my favorite.
May 20, 2020
Read and reviewed this ARC with the girls. This was a cute, heartwarming book that was kid/family appropriate.
May 25, 2020
Cute story about Bella trying to get home through the mountains to be with her boy. She seems a bit whiny, but it may have just been the narrator for the audiobook.
June 14, 2020
It was really cute
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