TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brocker,Susan
TI  - Saving Sam
SN  - 9781869507435 
U1  - NZ823.2 22
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Auckland [N.Z.]
PB  - HarperCollins
KW  - Family problems
KW  - Children's fiction
KW  - Brothers
KW  - Dogs
KW  - Human-animal relationships
KW  - Children's stories, New Zealand
N1  - 13+
N2  - Ben's mother is dead, his father in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails. The boys' aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. At their house, Ben finds some comfort and companionship with an unwanted dog, which slowly grows into love and trust. And when Ben's brother gets into seriously bad trouble, Ben's trust in his dog is put to the ultimate test. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
ER  -