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I liked Tom, and I liked how he reacts to the magic. It does start to swell his head, so he becomes rather proud of himself, being the friend of such a magical dog as Najki! Still, the way Mahy works through the idea of a life full of magic is rather lovely, and the ending is great! There are pictures throughout from the ever-brilliant Tony Ross. Najki is portrayed as suitably scruffy-looking for my liking, and of course the pictures help break the story up and give reading prompts to any slightly less able readers. The chapters can run to quite a few pages, so this would really be best for a confident reader, but the story would be enjoyed just as well if it were being read aloud to a younger audience. Perfect for boys and girls alike, you'll find yourself watching all the wagging dogs you meet in the street very carefully in future!

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