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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUN-MI HWANG This is the story of a dog named Scraggly. Born an outsider because of her distinctive appearance, she spends most of her days in the sun-filled yard of her owner's house. Scraggly has dreams and aspirations just like the rest of us. But each winter, dark clouds descend and Scraggly is faced with challenges that she must overcome. Through the clouds and even beyond the gates of her owner's yard lies the possibility of friendship, motherhood and happiness - they are for the taking if Scraggly can just hold on to them, bring them home and build the life she so desperately desires. The Dog Who Dared to Dream is a wise tale of the relationship between dog and man, as well as a celebration of a life lived with courage. Translated into English for the first time, it is a classic from Sun-mi Hwang, the international bestselling author.… (more)
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Offering a stunningly evocative description of Korean culture and village life, while keeping the world small and self-contained, The Dog Who Dared To Dream is a gently haunting read of sickness, health, relationships animal and human, trust and hope. The ending has a breathless timelessness that is both unexpected and natural, like the growth of a tree or the life of a pet. Not a children’s book, this is more a cultural fable for animal lovers, and I loved it.
Disclosure: I bought it for the title and the cover, and I really enjoyed it.