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PAWS REVIEWS 'Paws is a thoughtful, and well-crafted book which deals with friendship and hope. Alex is a wonderfully caring character.'
- Maisie Chan ***** 'This was a charming read I thoroughly enjoyed. I think any young reader will relate to Alex as he navigates school, dreams and forming friendships with the fun of a dog show thrown in! Honest, touching and real ... a hug of a book.' - Gina Blaxill ***** 'This is a book about friendship and it's ADORABLE. It's gentle & heart warming and – thankfully, because it's impossible not to care – has the perfect feel good ending' - Perdita Cargill ***** |
“Insightful and compassionate, humorous and quietly gripping – in an assured debut novel, Kate Foster give us the story of Alex, who is autistic and entirely relatable to anyone who happens to be human.” - Wendy Orr ***** “Warm and heartfelt, PAWS is a tender story of friendship that is both honest and uplifting. Readers will be cheering for Alex in the final pages and pestering their parents for a dog like Kevin. An impressive debut.” - Sue Whiting ***** “PAWS is a beautiful debut bursting with charm and authenticity. Alex’s voice rings with heart, humour, and honesty, striking a chord that rings absolutely true.” - Meg McKinlay ***** “A beautifully written and tender tale of a child navigating friendships, where to find friends, what types of friends, how to make friends, and how to keep friends. Also top marks for amazing doggos! Loved it.” - Bren MacDibble ***** |
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Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex and, as an autistic person, change can be terrifying. With the first day of high school only a couple of months away, Alex is sure that having a friend by his side will help. So, he’s devised a plan – impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin. This should be a walk in the park . . . right?
(Middle Grade)
(Middle Grade)