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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This book is about a 11 year old boy who gets a dog after his grandpa died. Then something happened. He might lose his dog. I am not going to tell you any more but I think you should read this book. I am just letting you know a head of time this book has some really sad parts in this book. (  ) agraves003 | Sep 10, 2008 |  A dog "attacks" a beloved horse, and a community winds up divided over whether the animal needs to be euthanized or not. This book handles very adult issues in a straight-forward, sensitive manner. Discussions from the sanctity of life, our constitutional rights to free speech and the role of the press are all logical possibilities. (  ) bkoopman | Apr 9, 2008 | A young boy finally gets a dog and then is faced with having to give it up. Strong portrayal of a child facing a hard decision and how to solve problems. (  ) lindgoldman | Nov 11, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
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"Maybe that's one of the reasons people get dogs, to kind of close up the empty places inside them."
Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning -- adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse.
Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his "totally unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life?
Celebrated author Eve Bunting shows William's determined struggle to fight for what he believes in. The Summer of Riley is an inspiring novel about learning to accept life's changes, the healing power of friendship, and the unending desire to protect those we love.
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