The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa

By Bill Wallace

A boy and his dog face a Christmas threatened by financial woes and a mysterious wish.

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192 pages· 32,369 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Don Franklin's family is struggling with financial worries and the looming closure of the mine where his father works. As Christmas approaches, Don's little sister, Susan, has a secret wish only Santa knows. With the holiday spirit at risk, Don's loyal bloodhound, Frank, senses the tension and is determined to help. Can a boy and his dog bring about a Christmas miracle in their troubled Oklahoma town? Discover the heartwarming tale of hope and determination from both human and canine perspectives.

From the publisher

The Nose Knows Don Franklin’s dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something’s wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don’s family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the corner and the threat of the mine closing. Don’s worried because he’s just discovered how dangerous Dad’s job in the mine is. And they’re all worried about getting Don’s little sister, Susan, what she wants for Christmas, when she won’t tell anyone but Santa Claus what it is. It looks as if Christmas might not be all that merry at the Franklins’ house. But Christmas is a time for miracles, whether seen from a boy’s perspective or a dog’s – and The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa looks at the Franklins’ Christmas miracle from both.

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