Binny for Short

by Hilary McKay

Book Overview

A tender, sweet, and hilarious novel about growing up with a loving family and a perfectly rambunctious dog, from an author who "has set the standard of brilliance" (Horn Book).

When she was eight, Binny's life was perfect: She had her father's wonderful stories and Max, the best dog ever. But after her father's sudden death, money is tight, and Aunty Violet decides to give Max away--he is just too big for their cramped new life...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442482753
• ISBN13: 9781442482753
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7