Author: Jerry AuchstetterPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453534075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Harley Graves and ?his dog Patch are ambushed by a pack of wild dogs. ?After a fierce struggle, they win the battle -- but ?Patch is mortally wounded. As Harley carries his old friend home one last time, he finds another victim of the pack-- a small , badly injured mutt. ?Something in the pups eyes captivates Harley whose veterinarian proclaims him nothing but ?a bag of bones, and the name sticks. Boney soon becomes well-known but ?is teased by the town ?bullies about his torn ear and other battle scars. Harley, however, knows that its not ?how Boney ?looks but what is behind his eyes and in his heart that matters. Boney ?proves this the night Harley is seriously wounded during a terrible storm and sends Boney ?to ?find help. ?Against overwhelming odds, ?the little dog makes his way over 22 treacherous miles, fighting ?nature and the wild dog pack ?to save his ?master. Boneys ?story of courage, loyalty and ?unconditional love will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.