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Michael Morpurgo ; illustrations by Michael Foreman
231 pages
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Summary: Britain 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the was with Napoleon is approaching. Cobweb knows nothing of the war -- he loves being a young puppy and playtime with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits. But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover's Dog -- herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London. And after the Napoleonic Wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home