Letters to a Dog - Author Piers Torbay

Sometimes the best medicine is a letter—and a little imagination.

Jamie is stuck in hospital, awaiting a life-changing operation. On top of that, he’s angry with his dad and refuses to speak to him. Things are tough, and Jamie feels more alone than ever.

That is, until nurse Shirley encourages him to write to the dog he dreams of adopting. Jamie gives it a try—and to his surprise, the dog writes back. Through their magical exchange, Jamie finds the comfort, humour and courage he needs to begin healing, in more ways than one.

A heartwarming and gently funny chapter book by bestselling author Piers Torday, written in an accessible, dyslexia-friendly format ideal for independent reading.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Encourages emotional literacy, empathy and imaginative thinking.
• A beautiful example of therapeutic storytelling for children.
• High-quality design with a dyslexia-friendly font and cream paper to support all readers.

Author: Piers Torday, Publisher: HarperCollins (Barrington Stoke)
Format: Dyslexia-friendly paperback, Pages: 80