Joey and Riley

by Mandy Foot

A beautiful story of the bond between a boy and his dog, as well as a moving portrait of rural life, by the bestselling Australian author/illustrator Mandy Foot.

Joey lives on a farm with his mum, his grandad, and his best friend - Riley, a working dog. Joey and Riley are inseparable, sharing adventures all day long.

But times are tough, and Joey and his mum have to move to town so that she can find work. Joey misses Riley desperately, relying on his grandad's letters to stay connected to his best mate. Until the day Grandad writes with sad news: Riley has gone missing in a big storm. Joey is devastated - but things might not be as they seem ...

Mandy Foot's naturalistic illustrations beautifully capture Australian rural life.

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

Published June 25, 2019

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Joey and Riley are inseparable. No doubt these two would be involved in all manner of shenanigans. Alas, young Joey moves to town and his grandad sends letters detailing Riley's life on the farm. This compounds Joey's loneliness. Illustrations capture the range of emotions experienced by Joey from joy through to despair and they also depict the quintessential rural setting of the farm evoking a wonderful sense of place.

[AD · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful, moving story about a boy and his dog and the love they share. This is very sensitively done. Perfect for dog lovers, and a lovely story even if you're not!

[Alys Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a beautiful book, both in its illustrations and in its heart-warming story. Loved it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a story that will be enjoyed many times over.

[Rose Cavanagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book about a child and their dog. Sad, but with a happy ending.