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Michael Morpurgo's inspiring new story of Robbie, a boy in a coma -- victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own head, able to hear but not move or speak, Robbie tries to keep himself from slipping ever deeper into unconsciousness. Robbie, football fan and animal lover, runs after his dog... read more

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Robbie run out into the street after his cat-chasing dog Lucky. Suddenly Robbie is in a coma trapped inside his own head, unable to move or speak but able to hear. We experience his thoughts as various people visit, and his pain at losing Lucky as his parents and friends try everything they... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Robbie run out into the street after his cat-chasing dog Lucky. Suddenly Robbie is in a coma trapped inside his own head, unable to move or speak but able to hear. We experience his thoughts as various people visit, and his pain at losing Lucky as his parents and friends try everything they can think of to wake him up, as they slowly begin to lose hope.

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  • robbie: he is lying in a coma after a car accident involving his dog cool :(
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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

- young boy deals with death of his dog. Not one for children going through bereavement or sensitive children very close to their pets.


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