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    Saving Sam
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    Saving Sam

    By Susan Brocker

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    A boy and a dog in danger - can they both be saved? Ben's mother is dead, his father in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails at a million kilometres an hour. the social worker is fast running out of options, when the boys' aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Just as well: they were the last on her list. Ben's uncle has bought a guard dog from a man at the pub, but she's useless - afraid of loud voices and frightened of her own shadow - and he's decided to have her put down. Ben and the unwanted dog recognize each other for what they are - damaged goods - and find some comfort and companionship together, which slowly grows into love and trust. that love will be needed when Ben's brother gets into seriously bad trouble, and Ben's trust in his dog is put to the ultimate test. For boys and girls alike, aged 12 - 14.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateFeb 1, 2010
    ISBN9780730400066
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    Saving Sam
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    Susan Brocker

    Susan Brocker lives with her husband and many pets, including horses, on a small farm near Tauranga. This is her fourth novel for Kiwi kids; following Restless Spirit and the bestselling Saving Sam and Dreams of Warriors. She also wrote the true story of our Anzac horses in Brave Bess and the Anzac Horses.www.susanbrocker.com

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    • 5/5
      Ben and Sam’s dad is in prison again and they are left with their somewhat reluctant Aunt and Uncle. As far as Ben is concerned the one bright spot is his Uncle’s dog – a very timid German Shepherd. He sets out to make friends with her and prove to his Uncle that she is worth keeping. Ben is lonely and a target for bullies and his friendship with the dog, Layla, improves his life in many ways. This book is not just about their relationship however. In the subplot about Sam’s involvement with drugs there is enough adventure to satisfy most boys and to justify the title.This book is aimed at adolescent boys but is a great read for anyone 10 and up.
    • 5/5
      Tauranga author Susan Brocker has written a book about what she knows: animals and children requiring foster care. Thirteen-year-old Ben and his older brother Sam have been placed in the care of their Aunt and Uncle in West Auckland, the last option that their social worker had. Their mother is dead and their father has just been sent to prison – again. Ben has a natural affinity for dogs and is immediately drawn to the scared long-haired German Shepherd hiding in his kennel that his uncle recently purchased as a guard dog. She’s just not up to the job and Ben’s uncle wants to get rid of her. Ben manages to talk him into giving the dog another chance. He names the dog Layla after his mother’s favourite song, and slowly starts rebuilding her confidence. Meanwhile older brother Sam is becoming increasingly entangled in the drug world through a crooked PE teacher who is also a dealer. Sam has always been Ben’s rock but the drugs have changed his personality and behaviour. Ben and Layla will need to enter the dangerous world of drug manufacturing, bullies, gangs and violence in order to try and save Sam. Luckily Ben and Layla have learnt how to trust the new friends they have made as part of their journey as they’ll need them now. This is a well told story about finding self-worth, friendship, love and companionship as well as standing up against people who deal drugs to children. A great read for children aged 12+.