{"product_id":"9781405933971","title":"The Puppy and the Orphan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heart-warming new story from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChristmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eChristmas, 1953\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen little Billy discovers a lost puppy in the grounds of his orphanage home, he knows that the nuns will never allow him to keep a pet. But as Billy stares into the adorable Labrador's big brown eyes, he knows in his heart that he can't bear to be parted from his new friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo he comes up with a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of his fellow orphans, Billy hides the puppy in the caretaker's cottage. Together the children swear not to reveal the secret to the grown-ups. Yet as Billy and the puppy's special bond develops, his dread of discovery and being separated from his beloved dog grows . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Puppy and the Orphan\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of many lost souls who have found refuge at the orphanage, and how love helps each of them to fight for a second chance of somewhere to call home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106573402352,"sku":"9781405933971","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781405933971_p0.jpg?v=1763717113","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781405933971","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}