The Summer of Riley
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
Enjoy best-selling author Eve Bunting’s moving story about the bond between a boy and his dog.
"Maybe that's one of the reasons people get dogs, to kind of close up the empty places inside them."
Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning—adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse.
Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life?
Celebrated author Eve Bunting shows William's determined struggle to fight for what he believes in. The Summer of Riley is an inspiring novel about learning to accept life's changes, the healing power of friendship, and the unending desire to protect those we love.
Customer Reviews
the summers of railey
the boook is a awesome summer read but it is sooooo sad . i love this book
Summer of Riley
To me it is a ok book. It made me too sad and I thought about my animals. I personally like happy books or mystery books better. There is another book called because of win Dixie which wasn't as harsh for me. Over all I give it 3 stars because of how well it was written. I just prefer a happier book. It's a good book for people who are ok with sad books.