A Dog Called You

Alison Prince's novel, "The Sherwood Hero", won the 1996 Guardian Children's Book Award.

Barney is a bit of a drop-out. He travels around doing odd jobs but has no real home. His dog thinks his name is "You" because when Barney calls him he simply says "hey, You". In this story, You thinks that the grass may be greener elsewhere and so he goes to live with Gladys.Barney is a bit of a drop-out. He travels around doing odd jobs but has no real home. His dog thinks his name is "You" because when Barney calls him he simply says "hey, You". In this story, You thinks that the grass may be greener elsewhere and so he goes to live with Gladys. For ages 6-8.