Dogstar by Philip Dalkin
I read this book about a year ago. I wasn’t inspired to review it then, and even less so now.
Set in the distant future, Earth is facing imminent disaster. The only solution is to pack up all of humanity and move to a new planet. All goes well, until it is discovered that the ship carrying all pet dogs has gone missing. An entrepreneur makes millions selling robotic dogs, but they are not the same. So the Clark children head off to find their beloved pet…
This book is the basis for an award winning animated television series. I can see the scope for a superb adventure series. But reading the book is a bit like watching Saturday morning television. Time has been wasted and nothing gained.
