Paperback. - Penguin, 2010. - 245 pages

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When Megan and Ian got married, they wanted to start a family. But their desire to be parents ended up bringing one furry bundle of fun after another into their lives.

At the same time as embarking on difficult and traumatic fertility treatment, Megan and Ian became involved with a charity which provides helper dogs to people with disabilities. And into their home one day came Emma, a soft, sweet-natured puppy with whom they fell instantly in love.

However, after six months Emma had completed her training and was given to someone in need. To get over their broken hearts, Megan and Ian took in another pup: Freddy. And fell in love all over again . . . only for Freddy to move on too.

Megan and Ian didn't know if they could keep taking in these adorable puppies and giving them away later. It was getting too hard, too painful.

But then, one Christmas, little Traffy came along . . .

If you liked Marley and Me then The Puppy that Came for Christmas but Stayed Forever is for you. Megan Rix's heart-warming seasonal story will have everyone yearning for a bit of puppy love in their lives.

Lukuiloa!

Thank you! I took this with me from the meet-up. I could not resist the stare of the puppy on the cover :D

I actually liked this more than Marley and Me. The writing style was somehow more engaging. The book was not so much about the puppy that stayed forever but about the time preceding that puppy.

Finnish Bookcrossing advent calendar. This book was behind the 17th door. Happy reading!

Thank you for this lovely book and a cute little christmas card! I think this book is just right for me.
Hyvää joulua ja uutta vuotta sinulle Soozreader!

The book probably appeals most to people who dream of their own dog. For me, the book didn’t bring much of a new perspective on what it’s like to have a puppy in the house. Personally, I wouldn’t be able to take a puppy to give it up after a short time. I remember very well the time when I got a little confused when the puppy came into the house ... Megan seems to be "a little more" involved. I might have preferred to read this book as short stories from a magazine, for example. The book felt a little dull at times.

The challenge of traveling around the world: New Zealand. Megan and Ian were there on vacation. It would be great to visit there.

P.S. I've also read Marley and me and I think it's better too.

Congratulations! This book came from the 12th door of the Christmas calendar.

Thank you for this Christmas calendar book!
Actually I know this book but haven't had chance to read it until now.