Rolo's Story

Dog's Eye View #2

by Blake Morgan

A heart-warming tale of one dog’s adventure to find a forever home, told from a dog’s-eye view.
Neglected and unloved by his owner, Rolo decides that he doesn’t need a human any more. He can look after himself just fine! But for a puppy living on the streets, each day brings a new struggle for survival.
Then Freya comes along. As Rolo learns to trust the girl, he realizes that a real home is what he’s been looking for after all. But can he convince Freya’s mum to accept a scruffy puppy like him into their lives?
For fans of I, COSMO, A DOG'S LIFE and Michael Morpurgo.

Genres: Animals

Paperback

Published February 4, 2021

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for stories about dogs and cats, and I adore when authors channel their inner canine in order to tell a tale about one of these animals. Part of the Dog's Eye View series, this chapter book relates the adventures of Rolo, a part-terrier puppy whose disinterested owner--and I use that term lightly--ignored him so much the he decides to run away. But life on the streets is hard for a dog unfamiliar with living on its own, and Rolo, originally just called Mutt by his owner, is often hungry and lonely until he meets Scrap, who knows his way around the streets. When Scrap is taken to the dog pound, Rolo is left to fend for himself. He wanders into a shed and is befriended by Freya, who is gentle, tenderhearted, and determined to make the dog her own. But none of this will be easy since her mother doesn't like messes, is distracted by her job responsibilities, and never planned on adding a dog to the family household. Living with Rolo--his new name--isn't easy, but with patience, time, and some training, even Mom is charmed by him and willing to adjust her ways to help him fit in. The text describes some of the difficulties of living with Rolo, who has separation anxiety and is nervous around strangers. The author effectively immerses readers into Rolo's world and way of seeing things as he refers to humans as Two Legs and Freya as the Giver of Good Things as well as passages describing how much he loves rolling in poop and playing with sticks and balls. Particularly touching is his fondness for Beak Face, the stuffed duck he rescued from a garbage can and carried with him when he was on his own. Animal lovers will adore this story with its big heart and imperfect characters and be thankful that Rolo finally has a home of his own, a home where he is loved and learning to be a very good dog despite his mishaps. It's clear that the author is fond of dogs and must have spent some happy times with them.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mutt leaves his mean owner (a Two Leg) but living on the streets is a rough life. He does pair up with Scrap who helps him survive as a stray better, but he's on his own when Scrap is picked up by the pound. Eventually, he sneaks into a shed, and a young Two Leg named Freya finds him. While it takes some trust and convincing Freya's mom, eventually Mutt is adopted and renamed Rolo. A great dog/animal story for those out of first chapter books, which I'm always looking for. It's all told from Rolo's perspective really well. For fans of Dog Diaries and W. Bruce Cameron's books.

[Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a very interesting book , and it’s the best book I have ever read in my life