The Dog, Ray
The Dog, Ray by Linda Coggin is a poignant tale published by Candlewick Press in November 2016. This 208-page book presents a unique narrative where a twelve-year-old girl named Daisy, after dying in a car accident, finds herself returning to Earth in the form of a dog. As Ray, she navigates her new existence while retaining her human thoughts and determination to reconnect with her family.
Readers will discover a nuanced exploration of themes such as death, grief, and friendship through Daisy’s journey as a dog. The story delves into her experiences of loyalty and acceptance, offering a fresh perspective on the bonds we share with others. With its compelling first-person voice, this edition invites readers to reflect on love and hope in the face of loss, making it a thoughtful addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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By turns humorous, poignant, and moving, this tale of a girl who comes back to Earth as a dog is a nuanced portrait of death, love, grief, and hope.
When my death came it was swift. Swift as a running horse. It wasted no time.
Daisy, age twelve, has died in a car accident. She finds herself in the afterworld, which resembles nothing more than a job center. Her soul is being returned to Earth, but not as a human being—she’s returning as a dog. A dog who retains Daisy’s thoughts and pluck and is determined to get back to her parents and to get back home. What she doesn’t expect is that life as a dog named Ray would come with such worries—and moments of jubilation—as she grows to care for others in a whole new way. Told in a compelling first-person voice, Linda Coggin’s incredible novel touches on loyalty and freedom, connection and acceptance, and is sure to stay with readers long after the story is done.
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