Dogs Don't Break Hearts
Published on 1. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-4594-2006-9 (ISBN)
Description
After being gaslit by his ex-boyfriend and losing his friends' trust, Beck volunteers at a pet shelter, where he finds canine comfort and a new romance.
In this gentle romance, teen Beck, gaslit by his former boyfriend, takes solace in volunteering at a pet rescue--where he finds his life brightened both by a special dog and a promising new relationship. With the help of his loyal canine friend, he learns to trust again and open his heart to love.
This story is a journey of healing, friendship, and the transformative power of connection--both with animals and with someone who sees Beck for who he truly is.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Seventh Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4594-2006-9 (9781459420069)
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Person
Nathan Burgoine is the author of the queer YA novel Exit Plans for Teenage Freaks (finalist for the Prix Aurora Award for YA Novel) and the queer YA novella Hope Echoes, included in the collection Three Left Turns to Nowhere. He, his husband, and their rescued husky live in Ottawa, Ontario.