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The Dog that Saved the World (Cup)

Phil Earle, Elisa Paganelli

The Dog that Saved the World (Cup)

Subjects

  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
  • Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals
  • Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
  • Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts

Average rating

5 out 5

13 reviews

A four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend’s dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds. Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And they’ve just heard the most amazing news. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsie’s team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley – with some help from Pickles, of course! But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. It’s their team of three against the world and right now it feels like they’re losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup) …

Reviews

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So funny with a great ending

Prince Slip Palm-tree 07.09.2023

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Love this book

Captain Trigger Chipperfield 05.09.2023

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I wish I had a dog called Pickles.

Princess Bubbles Flattery 26.08.2023

Star Reviewer

Star Reviewer

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it made me impressed because I am usually scared of dogs but she is different and of course football is not my favourite sport but I still like it

Sergeant Ice-T Turkey 17.08.2023

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Loved that the dog saved the world cup.

Doctor Daffodil Menace 16.08.2023

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I thought this book was really interesting and really brings awareness to homelessness and struggles. I really love how the book is written in the perspective of the dog and Pickles is really positive. I wonder what the book would be like from the perspective of Elsie or Dad...

Princess Rose Bluebird 15.08.2023

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Great nice book

Princess Angel Squirrel 06.08.2023

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pickles the dog

Captain Aardvark Washington 02.08.2023

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My favourite character is Pickles the dog because he saved the world cup. I highly

Anonymous 01.08.2023

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I enjoyed this story and pickles the dog was my favorite charcter

Judge Hopscotch Lavalamp 28.07.2023

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I really liked the book!

Coach Daisy Pipistrel 27.07.2023

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It was a good book and i like it. Pickles the dog is a friendly dog and the owner loves pickles. So i will recommend this book to anyone who loves animals and sports.

Senorita Bubbles Remmington 10.07.2023

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I thought it was funny how a dog could find the World Cup but the police could not .

Marshal Pug Humdinger 07.07.2023

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