Saving Sam

A boy and a dog in danger - can they both be saved? Ben's mother is dead, his father in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails at a million kilometres an hour. the social worker is fast running out of options, when the boys' aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Just as well: they were the last on her list. Ben's uncle has bought a guard dog from a man at the pub, but she's useless - afraid of loud voices and frightened of her own shadow - and he's decided to have her put down. Ben and the unwanted dog recognize each other for what they are - damaged goods - and find some comfort and companionship together, which slowly grows into love and trust. that love will be needed when Ben's brother gets into seriously bad trouble, and Ben's trust in his dog is put to the ultimate test. For boys and girls alike, aged 12 - 14. Ben's mother is dead, his father is in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails. The social worker is running out of option when the boys' aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Ben's uncle has bought a guard dog, but she's useless, afraid of loud voices and frightened of her own shadow, and he's decided to have her put down, until Ben persuades him not to. Ben and the unwanted dog recognize each other for what they are - damaged goods - and find comfort together, which grows into love and trust. That love will be needed when Ben's brother gets into seriously bad trouble .. Ben's Mother Is Dead, His Father In Jail, And His Older Brother Is Heading Off The Rails. The Boys' Aunt And Uncle Reluctantly Agree To Take Them In. At Their House, Ben Finds Some Comfort And Companionship With An Unwanted Dog, Which Slowly Grows Into Love And Trust. And When Ben's Brother Gets Into Seriously Bad Trouble, Ben's Trust In His Dog Is Put To The Ultimate Test. Suggested Level: Primary, Intermediate.