A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher| Published April 23rd 2019 by Orbit | 365 Pages | Goodreads
✅ REVIEW
“Dogs were with us from the very beginning. And of all the animals that walked the long centuries beside us, they always walked the closest.”
Captivating, adventurous, and surprising!
A stranger visits the island where Griz lives with family and their dogs. The stranger arrives sharing tales and food but leaves with their loving dog. Now Griz will look for the stranger to get back what was stolen from them.
The novel takes place a post-apocalyptic future where most of the human population has been eradicated. I loved this story, Griz’ character, and the journey. The novel is about kindness, loyalty, trust, and the little things we often take for granted.
Overall, it was compelling and entertaining. I highly recommend it.
✅ PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION
“When a beloved family dog is stolen, her owner sets out on a life-changing journey through the ruins of our world to bring her back in this fiercely compelling tale of survival, courage, and hope. Perfect for readers of Station Eleven and The Girl With All the Gifts.
My name’s Griz. My childhood wasn’t like yours. I’ve never had friends, and in my whole life I’ve not met enough people to play a game of football.
My parents told me how crowded the world used to be, but we were never lonely on our remote island. We had each other, and our dogs.
Then the thief came.
There may be no law left except what you make of it. But if you steal my dog, you can at least expect me to come after you.
Because if we aren’t loyal to the things we love, what’s the point?”
✅ BOOK SOURCE AND FORMAT
Loan from Miami-Dade’s Library Overdrive, audiobook