Pretorius is introduced and Georgie starts helping with her ultimate virtual-reality machine, it still takes a long time for things to happen.

The dog who saved the World Cup - BBC Newsround The dog who saved the World Cup - BBC Newsround

A chapter book for children aged year 5/6 and over, this book could definitely be used as a vehicle for discussing how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives, and how just like the characters in the book it is important to try and overcome our obstacles and stick together in tough times. The ususal Ross Welford collection of madcap characters in a Geordie setting (my Geordie accent is getting good now! The prospect of losing your doggy best friend, and dogs disappearing from the earth is a sobering thought. Perfect for parents or caregivers of children aged two–twelve years old (and children's book lovers of all ages!To make matters worse, the World Cup trophy has been stolen, putting the whole tournament – and Elsie’s dream match – in jeopardy. Ross Welford has a knack for combining science and philosophical questions in stories that stem from things we all understand – family, friendship, self-discovery and love. The trio meet an eccentric and reclusive scientist and agree to take part in her virtual reality project. Now, to complete his delight, there should have been a clap of thunder and a flash of lightning revealing Dr. Devishobha is the founder of Kidskintha- a global parenting and education collective, and the host of the global virtual conferences hosted on the platform.

THE DOG WHO SAVED THE WORLD | Kirkus Reviews THE DOG WHO SAVED THE WORLD | Kirkus Reviews

This was my final book of 2018, and this sci-fi adventure was a lovely way to finish off my reading year.And there are other subtle clues that the family simply doesn’t have the financial wherewithal to provide the basic necessities. Some of the trips become quite scary, a giant scorpion attacks them and split-second decision-making is needed. Instead it’s a thought-provoking time-travelling story set in the not-too-distant future, where a deadly disease threatens not just humanity, but every beloved pet dog as well. As well as the thrilling sci-fi concept and impending sense of global disaster, there is also humour and a great deal of tenderness, especially in Georgie's relationships with her family and friends.

Review: The Dog Who Saved The World by Ross Welford Review: The Dog Who Saved The World by Ross Welford

Mash off his leash, and he’d run down the steps and across the sand to the shore, where he likes to try to eat the white tops of the little waves. Fans of Ross Welford’s other children’s books have no doubt come to expect from his stories a good dose of time travel, technology-gone-wrong or an otherwise thrilling sci-fi twist, and his new book The Dog Who Saved the World follows suit perfectly. Pretorius is a Black woman whose Afro is commented upon frequently, and her blue eyes cause Georgie to stare and squeak in surprise—a treatment that feels othering. Dogs seen outside — and that includes private gardens and enclosed spaces — will be regarded as strays. But then a deadly disease threatens the life of every dog I the country and Georgie’s beloved dog, Mr Mash, gets sick.This story was very cleverly worked out and as always, I loved the little details included by the author that later in the plot came to be very important. To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose.