First Words
Max Delaney, John Duffty
language
(irontree, Dec. 18, 2012)
Sam Bates doesn't speak much... his dog does most of the talking.Sam not only discovers his dog can talk, but also decided to keep the fact a secret from everyone. Of course, this affects his friendship - especially with his younger brother, Archie. Then, to add to Sam’s problems, Goldie suddenly disappears and the real adventure begins. - Has someone taken Goldie?- Will Sam realises just how much he needs his brother's help? - Will he find Goldie... and if he does, will he finally share the secret?------'First Words' is a unique children’s story that deals with confidence, friendship, loyalty and secrets. The tale has a mellow, charming quality; however, the story crackles with snappy dialogue and intriguing events.The story is an entertaining and engaging mix of the ordinary meeting the extraordinary, as one reviewer at Transworld Books described it: A “Dick King Smith meets Philip Ridley” tale of imagination.