This gripping and unusual tale imagines how life might have evolved for the domestic animals forced to become wild in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and the repercussions for their owners.

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Overall, Dogs of the Deadlands is a magical tale of love, loss, loyalty, hope, survival, separation, and reconciliation. It not only teaches us a lot about the animal kingdom but also gives us deep insights into humanity. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. People who love dogs and tales of survival would especially enjoy this book. Book Details Steeped in Richard Adams’ Plague Dogs and Watership Down, yet wearing all the hallmarks of Barry Hines at his finest, Dogs of the Deadlands is a wonderful thing. It moved me and stayed with me for an awfully long time.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls The Oxford Literary Festival has in my mind become the leading literary festival of the year. The organisation, the roster of speakers, the ambience and the sheer quality of it all is superb. May it now go from strength to strength each year stretching its ambition more and more. I believe it will. David Pearson Speaking Volumes: Books with Histories Weston Lecture Theatre 10:00am Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this event Keiron Pim Interviewed by Rebecca Abrams Endless Flight: The Life of Joseph Roth Weston Lecture Theatre 12:00pm Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this eventMcGowan is a widely acclaimed writer of young adult and children’s books. Lark won the Carnegie Medal and The Knife that Killed Me was made into a film. Natasha is dragged from her bed in the middle of the night as the world seems to be coming to an end. She is forced to leave her beloved puppy behind and has no idea if she will ever return. Puppies Misha and Bratan must learn to live wild and fast in the shadow of the ruined nuclear plant. Creatures lurk in the woods watching them. Will the dogs survive without humans, and can humans live without them?

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This was a real emotional read and I admit to shedding a tear or two in a few places. The relationships between both humans and dogs, and dogs and other animals is beautifully written. I particularly loved the bond between brothers Misha and Bratan. Ian Goldin Age of the City: Why our Future will be Won or Lost Together Oxford Martin School: Seminar Room 12:00pm Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this event

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Chernobyl, 1986. The world is coming to an end. Dragged from her bed in the middle of the night, Natasha is forced to leave her beloved puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return home.

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Anne Katrin Schlag and Alex Stevens Chaired by Stephen Law Oxford Debate. Drug Policy: Are Politicians Following the Evidence or Ignoring It? Oxford Martin School: Lecture Theatre 2:00pm Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this eventLeo Timmers and Fiona Ross Elephant Island Lincoln College: Oakeshott Room 4:00pm Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this event Every literary festival stays in an author’s mind for slightly individual reasons. I shall remember the Oxford festival for: Helena Lee Interviewed by Adam Rutherford Who Gets to Tell the Story? Amplifying Overlooked Voices in Britain Today with East Side Voices Lincoln College: Oakeshott Room 12:00pm Sun 2 Sunday, 2 April 2023 See this event This is NOT a fluffy dog story full of cuteness. This is brutal, dark and dog-eat-dog... so to speak.