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Meet Rebel, the brave dog who is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime in this mutli award-winning, global bestseller . . .

‘This poignant, stirring animal adventure is a surefire winner’ – Guardian

‘This book delivers the same kind of joy as a happy dog sleeping at your feet. But it smells better’ – The Times

“I’m Tom’s dog and he’s my boy. And if he’s stepped right inside the jaws of death, then I’m going to follow him into them and bring him back out . . .”

Rebel loves his perfect life on the farm. But his owner Tom seems unsettled. There’s a war coming and Tom is determined to do his part.

Suddenly one day Tom is gone – to join the rebellion and defeat the king’s men. It is the first time he and Rebel have ever been apart.

Rebel knows war is dangerous and that Tom should be back at the farm where it’s safe. So he decides to stop at nothing to follow the human he loves and bring him home . . .

*CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS (CBA) OVERALL WINNER 2025*
*WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024*
*BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDS WINNER 2024*
*THE CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINEE 2025*
*SHEFFIELD CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2025*
*FCBG CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2025*

Publisher Review

Narrated by the naively charming and tenacious dog of the title, this poignant, stirring animal adventure is a surefire winner for 8+ Phil Earle fans. * The Guardian * Ross Montgomery captures all that is wonderful about dogs in his characterisation of Rebel...This is a heartwarming crowd-pleaser...The effect is similar to watching a happy dog bound about like a daftie. It cannot help but cheer you up. * The Times * More valiant animals. I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery features a devoted dog and was Waterstones's deserving children's book of the year. * The Guardian and The Observer, Best Children's and YA Books of 2024 * Rebel is drawn with such passion and personality you almost forget he's a dog. * Daily Mail * A thrilling and moving story. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *