This 103-page novel in English includes delightful, full-colour illustrations.

Inspired by actual events, this novel traces the friendship, courage and amazing adventures shared between two disadvantaged beings – a boy and a dog – on the farmlands of the Cape winelands, during the 1990’s, and their triumph against all odds.

Evaluation by Northern Cape Education Department:

A very moving story about Boy the dog and Boetie who lived with his grandfather on a farm. Boetie befriends Boy who is taken to the SPCA shelter after a storm. He is adopted and abused, but escapes. He is united with Boetie after his grandfather dies.

• Assessment: Teachers can develop own assessment activities
• Layout and Design: Good style and easy language suitable for learners from different backgrounds can easily understand material. Appropriate values and principles are addressed.
• Results: Approved.

Grades:

• 6 – 7

Learning Programme / Learning Area / Subject:

• Languages
• Natural Sciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Life Orientation

See also: Magnificent Boy Workbook