Pets at the End of the World

Stories from Hauroko Valley Primary school, with a Foreword by Ruth Shaw, author of Bookseller at the End of the World

Dogs, cats, sheep, cows, goats, a donkey… and more!

35 stories from young storytellers share the animals in their lives, told in words and images with sincerity, joy, humour and spirit.

ISBN:978-1-0670089-4-9
Format: Paperback, 130pp
RRP: NZ $35.00
Category: Anthology
Publication: 15 November 2024

About the book

A book of frolicking lambs and playful goats, clever cats and loyal dogs – but also challenges that come from injury or unexpected turns, and tales of deep loss when a pet who has been a family member dies. Thirty-five stories from young storytellers, sharing the ways animals are essential to their lives, some as working farm animals, some as domesticated pets, some as animals raised for a family’s livelihood. And one story is from the donkey’s view! From a tiny lamb to a top-tiered bull, from a curious puppy to an opinionated kitten, these pet tales offer a view into a Southland rural community. This is a book of real-life connection, stories written with sincerity, humour and joy.

With a foreword by Ruth Shaw, author of Bookseller at the End of the World.

Launched with Alice Harris on Friday, 15 November at the Hauroko Valley School – with Ruth Shaw, Michelle Elvy and Gilbert May (via Zoom), plus a room of happy school kids!

Read about the launch in local coverage in The Southland Times, here.