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Two brothers. One puppy. And the start of something special.
Clancy likes to be in charge. Rusty never listens. Together, they’re always up for an adventure.
When the boys discover a scared little puppy hiding in a rubbish bin, everything changes. They take him home, name him Dash, and before they know it, he’s running, licking, chasing balls... and stealing their hearts.
But when a big storm hits, Dash needs them more than ever.
Welcome to the Family is the first book in The Dirt Eaters series — a warm, funny, and relatable story about growing up, looking after others, and discovering that family sometimes finds you when you least expect it.
Children's Books, Animal Rescue Story, Australian Children's Fiction, Australian Outback, Children's Adventure Book, Clancy and Rusty, Dog Lovers, Early Readers, Family Values, Friendship for Kids, Heartwarming, Kids Chapter Book, Puppy Rescue Story, Middle-grade
About The Author
Jacqui Graham is an award-wining NSW author dedicated to supporting boys’ literacy engagement through authentic Australian storytelling.
The Dirt Eaters series was created to help young readers see themselves in the stories they read—and to rediscover the joy of books.
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