Sophia Starr and a Dog to Love — the book that knows the journey IS the magic
Part of life’s big wonder is the journey. The journey of creating Hey Girl is always changing, evolving, growing, discovering. How do we pass that superpower — the ability to truly love the journey — down to the younger generation?
Here’s a beautiful bestselling book that has kindness and wonder at its heart, teaches young readers that the messy middle is where all the good stuff lives, and reminds us that dogs might just know us better than we think.
"It's been the most incredible journey and I have learned more about myself than I ever thought possible."
Sophia Starr and a Dog to Love by London-based author Sarah Lipman follows a girl with one enormous wish — her very own dog. When her parents let her prove she’s ready by caring for other people’s pups, Sophia is buzzing. But the journey doesn’t go in a straight line. Friendships wobble. School presses down. Ballet rehearsals are brutal. And there’s a mysterious figure lurking that nobody can explain yet. With every dog she walks and every challenge she faces, Sophia discovers that the journey itself is changing her.
"I love that this book has opened a new world for me; seeing children's faces as they discover the characters and storyline is priceless."
Sarah wrote this from real life — years of hosting other people’s dogs, making up bedtime stories for her daughters, and learning that unconditional love has no agenda. Written in months, self-published within a year, and now sitting at number one on Amazon UK for Children’s Chapter Books. The journey works. 🐾
Beautifully illustrated by Lily Liu. Perfect for readers aged 7–11.
Paperback £6.99 | Hardcover £12.99 | Ebook £1.99 — on Amazon now.
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