A Home for Diggory Level 19-20

A Home for Diggory follows the heartfelt journey of Diggory, a dog whose owner must travel overseas. Diggory is placed in a dogs' home, where several unsuitable adopters take him home, only to return him. The story concludes with Diggory finally finding the right match. With charming illustrations and repetitive story events, the narrative helps readers explore emotional development and decision-making. The use of contractions and descriptive language supports more advanced phonics and fluency. Students can trace Diggory's emotional journey, consider how characters resolve problems, and use charts to map important story elements. This book is ideal for discussions about pets, belonging, and finding one's place.

Educational Benefits

• Reinforces comprehension across multiple episodes in a narrative
• Encourages emotional intelligence and character analysis
• Provides exposure to contractions and spelling patterns
• Supports expressive oral reading with repeated phrasing

Classroom Ideas

• Create a feelings chart mapping Diggory's emotions through the story
• Write a persuasive text about the best type of home for a dog
• Re-tell the story from the viewpoint of one of Diggory's adopters
• Use Venn diagrams to compare different characters who adopt Diggory

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 7+
• Book dimensions: standard guided reading size; 16 pages
• No small parts; classroom activities require only paper-based materials
• Encourage responsible discussions around real-life pet adoption