The 'Nothing Special' Boy and his Mango Muncher (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Heartfelt Stories Oz, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. A heartwarming story ( with charming children's illustrations) about a lovable labrador retriever, his self-doubting young master, and family experiencing a series of tough times that ultimately bring them together. Shy and sensitive Jesse feels 'nothing special'in his family of winners. He wishes that he could make his family feel very proud of him. he longs for the attention of Matteo, his champion golfer dad, and his big teen brother. Thank goodness for his cheeky dog Ziggy who sleeps on his bed, and his best friend Raj who even helps him out when he is bullied at school. Ziggy looks like he will be top of the class when he trains as an emotional assistance dog but things don't go quite as he had hoped. Enter young dog whisperer Captain Cayden! The family's life is turned upside down when Matteo has a traumatic car accident.Jesse's big brother is a problem. Ziggy's wise labrador friend Slinky explains the strange world of humans to him and supports him when he acts out. The family is already falling apart when poor Jesse is diagnosed with brain cancer. When his dad doesn't visit him in the ward it confirms his feeling of being 'nothing special ' and he is very upset. Can Ziggy help out ? Shy Jesse is invited to sing at a concert. Will he accept ? What happens next ? What makes Slinky especially proud in the new year ? A warm hug of a book about longing and labradors; family and friends and how a young boy eventually finds his 'happy place.' The story of a lovable labrador and his family who go through tough times that ultimately bring them together. A warm hug of a book about mischief, friendships, forgiveness and a self- doubting boy who surprises them all. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …
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- Title
- The 'Nothing Special' Boy and his Mango Muncher (Paperback)
- Author
- Carolyn Aston
- Publisher
- Heartfelt Stories Oz
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0646726455
- ISBN 13
- 9780646726458
- Illustrator
- Aston, Lily Fiona; Prakash, Josh Kenneth; Prakash, Jayden Om; Prakash, Lara Ava
Shy and sensitive Jesse feels ‘nothing special’ in his family of winners. He wishes that he could make his family feel very proud of him. Although close to his mum, big sister Tilly, and grandma ; he longs for the attention of Matteo, his champion golfer dad, and his big teen brother who is a talented footballer.
Thank goodness for his cheeky devoted dog Ziggy,and his best friend Raj who even helped him out when he was bullied at school,before their teacher intervened.
Ziggy does well at his emotional assistance dog training. He proudly learns how to help with panic attacks, but is very upset that he can’t graduate the first time as he is disobedient. Enter young dog whisperer Captain Cayden !
The family’s life is turned upside down when Matteo loses half his leg through a traumatic car accident. He rages with grief and pushes everyone away except for his footballer son ; even Ziggy. Ziggy’s wise labrador friend Slinky explains the strange world of humans to him and supports him when he acts out.
The family is already falling apart when poor Jesse is diagnosed with brain cancer. When his dad doesn’t visit him on the ward ; it confirms his sense of being ‘nothing special’ and he is very upset. Can Ziggy help out ?
His dad is in awe of Jesse’s courage and is inspired to finally accept support and the counselling that he needs. The family begins to heal.Jesse nervously accepts an offer to sing at a concert as long as his ol’ rocker grandpa accompanies him. Naturally, Ziggy attends with the family. The audience’s response surprises them all.
A warm hug of a book about longing and labradors; family and friends, and how a young boy eventually discovers his inner strength.
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