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The Spirit Dog
A heartwarming and true story about a mysterious dog named Black who adopts author Steve Bonham and his friend Moha as they journey through the High Atlas Mountains towards the Sahara Desert.
Through the heat, rocky mountains and deep valleys, encountering deserted kasbahs, streams of salt water, remote villages, a young snake and packs of wild dogs, this is an enchanting and haunting tale of adventure and companionship.
“A touching true story about friendship, love and how one dog united a group of travellers on a perilous adventure through the Atlas mountains. A fantastic read.”
Written by Steve Bonham. Illustrated by Tasia Graham.
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Check out the Activities page for loads more follow-up activities. Do these at home, at school with your class, at your local library or with your community group. Explore the themes of the book, including adventure, companionship, different cultures and lots more.
Activities pageSchools, libraries & venues
Are you a school, library, arts venue or community centre looking for a unique performance, workshop or event? We can bring The Spirit Dog to your place for a unique exploration of the story and themes, bespoke to whatever works best for you and your community.
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New recipe!
We’ve made something special — a beautiful orange, mint and cinnamon salad that looks like sunshine on a plate. It’s fresh, it’s zingy, and you can make it yourself.
Head to RecipesSteve & Moha chat
Years after their journey through the High Atlas Mountains, Steve and Moha sat down together to remember it all — the heat, the rocky paths, the wild dogs, and of course, Black. Watch their conversation and hear the moments that didn’t make it into the book.
Watch nowThe Music
Steve Bonham and his band The Long Road have written and recorded brand new songs inspired by the story. Hear the tracks, read the lyrics, and get the chord charts to play along at home.
Head to the Music pageThe Trek
The Spirit Dog is a true story. Head to the Trek page to read all about the original journey from the top of the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, with maps, photographs and behind-the-scenes moments.
Head to the Trek pageRecipes
Bring the adventure into your kitchen. Easy, child-friendly dishes inspired by the food of the journey — nothing fancy, just hands-on food you can make together at home.
Explore the Recipes