The following list of books are all about dogs. The best part is that they’re just right for young dog lovers aged 10 and above!
The Dog Who Saved the World
The Dog Who Saved the World is a children’s book by Ross Welford. It is a science fiction book for children. Filled with adventures, laughs, and tears, this is a story for everyone aged 10 and older. A deadly virus threatens to wipe out every dog in the country as one young boy embarks on an epic journey to save his beloved dog and all other dogs around the world from certain death. This book has everything you could want from an adventure story, with plenty of drama, action, and heartbreak along the way.
It is a book that you will want to read again and again. This book will appeal to boys and girls of all ages. It is a story that children can relate to, especially if they have a dog of their own.
Because of Winn-Dixie
If you’re looking for a great book about a dog to help your young reader understand how important first pets can be, it doesn’t get much better than Because of Winn-Dixie. Written by Kate DiCamillo, this novel tells the story of Opal who finds a stray dog and names him Winn-Dixie.
After she brings him home from the grocery store where he was wandering around being adorable, her life is changed forever. Her new companion helps her start making friends at school and helps her find out all kinds of things about herself and her mother—but most importantly, he teaches Opal that hope isn’t something that should be forgotten or lost when bad things happen in life.
The story is filled with humour, heartbreak, and hope—perfect for any young reader who loves dogs!
The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home
The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. The story is narrated in the voice of the dog and is told with simplicity and humour. It’s a book about relationships, simple values, and wonderful characters.
What makes this book unique is how we see the world through Gopi’s eyes; giving us an insight into what he thinks of us humans as well as other animals around him. This gives an extra layer to the story that really brings it alive!
Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz
This is the story of Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto, from the Wizard of Oz. It is created by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark. This is an unforgettable telling of a classic story and a must for every bookshelf.
In the story of The Wizard of Oz, we are introduced to Dorothy and her misadventures in Oz. We meet all sorts of characters along the way: Glinda the Good Witch, the Scarecrow, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and then there’s Toto! This little dog is Dorothy’s best friend through thick and thin – he accompanies her everywhere she goes – even on a trip to another world! So, it makes sense that he tells this tale from his perspective as well as anyone else’s in this wonderful book.
The book is a fantastic story book for children, but it is also a perfect collectible gift for all children (and children at heart). The illustrations are whimsical and engaging, the characters are endearing, and the plot has all the twists and turns you could ask for in a great bedtime story.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
This is a book told from the point of view of a young boy with autism. It is the story of a brilliant young boy who solves the mystery of a neighbour’s dog’s murder, and it is incredibly well written.
The main character, Christopher, is extremely smart but struggles with social interaction and other aspects of life because he sees things very differently than most people do. This is a story that appeals to older children who love mystery stories and have a love for dogs. This is also a story that opens your mind to autism and helps you get a glimpse of Christopher’s mind.
Conclusion
There are many great books for young dog lovers (aged 10 and over) out there. I hope this list has given you some ideas of what to read next, or maybe even helped you find a new favourite!