6 must-read fantasy books like The Dog Who Saved the World by Ross Welford

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The Dog Who Saved the World

By: Ross Welford

4.19

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject…

If you liked the fantasy plot in The Dog Who Saved the World by Ross Welford , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates, #1) by Liz Pichon

1. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates, #1)

By: Liz Pichon

4.20

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late dog attacks; spilt water; and, lightning. Tom's exercis… read more

Similar categories in Liz Pichon's The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates, #1) book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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2. The Tiger Who Came to Tea

By: Judith Kerr

4.25

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

For over 30 years children have been enthralled and delighted by this fanciful tale of a tiger join… read more

Similar categories in Judith Kerr's The Tiger Who Came to Tea book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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3. The Girl of Ink and Stars

By: Kiran Millwood Hargrave

3.68

Format: 228 pages, Paperback

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, and the British Book Awards' Children's Book… read more

Similar categories in Kiran Millwood Hargrave's The Girl of Ink and Stars book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"India is a place where colour is doubly bright. Pinks that scald your eyes, blues you could drown in."

-Kiran Millwood Hargrave, The Girl of Ink and Stars

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4. The London Eye Mystery

By: Siobhan Dowd

3.31

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Monday, 24 May, 11.32 a.m. Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye. He tur… read more

Similar categories in Siobhan Dowd's The London Eye Mystery book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction

5. Running on the Roof of the World

By: Jess Butterworth

4.23

Format: 528 pages, Paperback

Join 12-year-old Tash and her best friend Sam in a story of adventure, survival and hope, set in th… read more

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6. October, October

By: Katya Balen

4.38

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD. October and her dad live in the w… read more

Similar categories in Katya Balen's October, October book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
"It is my story and it is our story and it isn't perfect and it isn't finished but it is whole."

-Katya Balen, October, October

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7. Bad Hair Days

By: J.M. Forster

4.43

Format: 212 pages, Kindle Edition

FINALIST IN THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 2017 For Mallow, every day is a Bad Hair Day. Wearing a w… read more

Similar categories in J.M. Forster's Bad Hair Days book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
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8. The Boy at the Back of the Class

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.39

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

Told with humor and heart, 'THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS' offers a child's perspective on the r… read more

Similar categories in Onjali Q. Raúf's The Boy at the Back of the Class book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"Sometimes all you really need is somewhere to cry without anyone ever knowing."

-Onjali Q. Raúf, The Boy at the Back of the Class

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9. When the Sky Falls

By: Phil Earle

4.32

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Inspired by a true story. It's 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff wom… read more

Similar categories in Phil Earle's When the Sky Falls book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. The Thief Who Sang Storms

By: Sophie Anderson

4.08

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

The Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The humans live on one side of the island, and… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Anderson's The Thief Who Sang Storms book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh (Billy Plimpton, #1) by Helen Rutter

11. The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh (Billy Plimpton, #1)

By: Helen Rutter

4.29

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

When life is funny, make some jokes about it. Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous… read more

Similar categories in Helen Rutter's The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh (Billy Plimpton, #1) book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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12. The Lion Above the Door

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.35

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class … read more

Similar categories in Onjali Q. Raúf's The Lion Above the Door book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • fantasy
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13. The Star Outside My Window

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.32

Format: 306 pages, Paperback

My mum is up there somewhere. She's waiting -- I can feel it. I just have to find her in time, that… read more

Similar categories in Onjali Q. Raúf's The Star Outside My Window book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Raúf

14. The Night Bus Hero

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.15

Format: 214 pages, Kindle Edition

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class … read more

Similar categories in Onjali Q. Raúf's The Night Bus Hero book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams

15. The Beast of Buckingham Palace

By: David Walliams

4.16

Format: 432 pages, Kindle Edition

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic ad… read more

Similar categories in David Walliams's The Beast of Buckingham Palace book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Dog Who Saved the World by Ross Welford

16. The Dog Who Saved the World

By: Ross Welford

4.19

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject… read more

Similar categories in Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • time travel
  • british literature
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • science fiction
  • family
  • fantasy
Cover of The World Ends in April by Stacy McAnulty

17. The World Ends in April

By: Stacy McAnulty

3.88

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny… read more

Similar categories in Stacy McAnulty's The World Ends in April book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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18. The Way of Dog

By: Zana Fraillon

4.42

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

A fiercely original verse novel from the ABIA and CBCA award-winning author of The Bone Sparrow. … read more

Similar categories in Zana Fraillon's The Way of Dog book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • family
" Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor. "

-Zana Fraillon, The Way of Dog

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19. Shadow Jumper (Shadow Jumper #1)

By: J.M. Forster

4.15

Format: 132 pages, Kindle Edition

A thrilling mystery adventure story with contemporary themes, for boys and girls aged 10 and above.… read more

Similar categories in J.M. Forster's Shadow Jumper (Shadow Jumper #1) book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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20. Boy Underwater

By: Adam Baron

4.12

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Boy Underwater is a heartbreaking story about family, friends and secrets. And it’s very, very funn… read more

Similar categories in Adam Baron's Boy Underwater book and Ross Welford's The Dog Who Saved the World

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Onjali Rauf Collection 3 Books Set (The Night Bus Hero, The Star Outside my Window, The Boy At the Back of the Class) by Onjali Q. Raúf

21. Onjali Rauf Collection 3 Books Set (The Night Bus Hero, The Star Outside my Window, The Boy At the Back of the Class)

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.52

Format: None pages, Paperback

None read more

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17 must-read fiction books like The Dog Who Saved the World by Ross Welford

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The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates, #1)

Liz Pichon

4.20

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Judith Kerr

4.25

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The Girl of Ink and Stars

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

3.68

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The London Eye Mystery

Siobhan Dowd

3.31

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Matt Goodfellow

4.71

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The Kingdom Over the Sea (The Kingdom Over the Sea #1)

Zohra Nabi

4.13

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Mermedusa (The Legends of Eerie-on-Sea, #5)

Thomas Taylor

4.47

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Hannah Gold

4.29

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