Saying Goodbye to Barkley

Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. He's her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting. When Barkley dies Olivia is heartbroken. Olivia realises however that Barkley would want her to share her love with a new pet. She hatches a plan to adopt a dog in need of a home. So Spud " who is very different from Barkley " joins the family. Olivia learns that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Spud might be a hopeless sidekick, but the niche she carves in Olivia's heart will be entirely and uniquely her own.

Devon Sillett is a writer and reviewer. Born in the US, Devon teaches writing in Canberra. Her previous EK titles are The Leaky Story and Scaredy Book.

Nicky Johnston is an educator and author/illustrator, with a strong focus on children's emotional resilience and mental health awareness, Her previous titles with EK Books are Grandma Forgets, The Fix‐It Man and At the End of Holyrood Lane.

Saying Goodbye to Barkley
Exisle Publishing
RRP: $24.99