A girl, a dog and a mysterious old house make for an unforgettable summer.

Twelve-year-old Paige and her family have just won a house! They leave their tiny apartment and move to the sprawling property in the country, only to discover the house is old and in need of major repairs. They’re also shocked to discover that Iggy — the grumpy old dog who lives there — comes with the house (apparently, it was all in the fine print).

Financially stretched and with nowhere else to go, the family stays. While her parents deal with the repairs, Paige is at first scared of the large, unkempt Newfoundland dog. But girl and beast soon form a special bond when Paige, a hesitant reader, practises her reading out loud and discovers that Iggy loves to be read to!

Little does Paige know Iggy is even more special than she realizes. In fact, someone else has their eye on the dog, and when Iggy goes missing, it’s Paige who must solve the mysteries of this unusual house and find her now beloved pet.

PRAISE

“A fun page-turning emotional ride for readers who love dogs and mysteries.” — The Calgary Herald