The Summer of Riley
Eve Bunting
📚 Genre
Children's Fiction - Animal Fiction / Realistic Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
📅 Publication Year
2003
🔢 ISBN
978-0060273576
About This Book
After his parents' divorce, eleven-year-old William moves with his mother to a new town and gets a Golden Retriever named Riley. When Riley accidentally chases a neighbor's racehorse and is condemned to be put down, William must fight to save his beloved dog. The cover features realistic painted artwork of a young boy hugging a large golden retriever in a field with a dramatic sky.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
180
Edition
Paperback reprint edition
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Fair. The book shows visible edge wear, creasing along the spine and front cover corners, fading, and general shelf wear consistent with a well-read paperback copy.
Estimated Value
$3-$8
Rarity
Common. Widely printed paperback edition with many copies available in the secondhand market.
Historical Significance
A poignant middle-grade novel by acclaimed author Eve Bunting that addresses themes of loss, responsibility, animal welfare, and coping with divorce, widely used in schools.
Collector Notes
This reading copy holds minimal monetary value due to condition wear and mass-market paperback status. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading.
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Notable Features
Scholastic paperback edition with cover art depicting the main character and dog.