num_pages: 32
description: After a young boys beloved pet passes away he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach. The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature but the puppy continues to follow him undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again as the two walk the sand together the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past. New York Times bestselling Amy Hest and Amy Bates the beloved team who created The Dog Who Belonged to No One  have created a touching story about new beginnings and how friendship and love have the power to heal.
language: English
title: My Old Pal, Oscar
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers