Synopsis
Ruth lives on a small island and there are only seven children in her class. She is the only girl and the others are hanging out in pairs, so she feels a bit left out. She’d love to be friends with Snorre, but he only dares to be her friend when Carl isn’t around.
Instead Ruth spends her time collecting insects. But it’s not quite the same, as having a good friend. Even if she names them all after people around her and goes to great lengths finding insects that fit the personality of the people in her life.
One day, a dog arrives, alone, with the ferry. A fantastic dog. And it wants to be Ruth’s friend. The only challenge is that Ruth’s mum hates animals. Oh, and of course there is the small problem that the dog must belong to someone else…
Reviews
"A sweet and warm story about having a difficult time, but finding solutions anyway and about learning to take matters into your own hands and stand up for yourself. A lovely book for dog friends with lots of island- and summer atmosphere. The book is illustrated with both vignettes of insects and funny drawings of Ruth and the sweet dog." – (Library Review – lektørudtalelse, Dansk Bibliotekscenter)
"Along came a Dog with the Ferry is the sweetest, loveliest, heart-warming tale about loneliness, friendship, island communities, dogs and insects. About different types of people, love and friendship" – (The Book Experience – Bogoplevelsen)
"Annie Bahnson writes great and lovely stories about having the courage to stand outside the community, but also about love. Along came a Dog with the Ferry made me both warm and optimistic, because such wonderful books are written about courage and hope in children who enjoy long summer days, ice cream and enough time. Important stories with the right kind of pace, so you can enjoy the book and nice b/w illustrations, while you are simultaneously entertained." – (The Literature Page - Litteratursiden)
