Humorous exchanges between theĭog-friends he meets add a lighthearted touch to an otherwise seriousĪnd in places harsh storyline. Along the way heĮxperiences the loss of his sister, a pampered existence as a pet and aĬaged life in a rescue centre. Doglands takes the readerĪlong with Fergul, a cross-bred greyhound/lurcher who escapes from aĬruel exploitative compound leaving his mother behind. Parallel those choices youngsters will have to consider, choices such asīetween risk, safety, comfort and challenge. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Doglands. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The story is anĪnthropomorphic examination of 'life' exploring through a Doglands - Kindle edition by Willocks, Tim. Is hopeful and uplifting, unfortunately the body of this story I foundĭisappointing losing much of its grittiness in a chain of episodes whichįor me tended to be fairly predictable in some aspects. Into this story of a dog in a quest to find freedom. The descriptive urgency of the powerful opening prose draws you Willocks, Tim: Doglands." Retrieved from Furgul is a puppy born in a slave camp for racing greyhounds, and he has a terrible secret-he is himself only part greyhound. 2012 The School Library Association 02 Jun. MLA style: "Willocks, Tim: Doglands." The Free Library.
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