When John Hangan turns up at his friend Stephen Marshall's house with a greyhound racing dog - 'Monster' -Stephen's not quite sure what to think. He does, however, notice the elation in Hangan's eyes. 'The old man bought him, ' Hangan says, 'but I'm payin' him back. I'm gunna train him to race' And although they don't know a thing about racing Stephen and his father, Ray, are quickly drawn into it too
Analysis
Australian
Audience
For young adults
Notes
Honour book, CBCA Book of the Year Award, Older Readers, 2001