Kirkus Reviews
"Körner, a Saskatchewan resident and sled dog owner, vividly portrays life in the Canadian north, including a shocking scene with a stray dog, and seeds the novel with authentic dog team culture and history. VERDICT Hand this touching coming-of-age adventure to fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet."
School Library Journal
Jeremy lives in a small community where winters are long and stray dogs roam the streets. When peer pressure leads Jeremy into a bad prank, he is immediately struck with guilt and that's when his life changes forever. Trying to make amends, Jeremy befriends Yellow Dog and in the process meets a curious old man who introduces him to the adventures of dog sledding. Soon Jeremy is forming his own old-time dog team that includes Yellow Dog and in the process, discovers more about himself and the old man than he ever thought possible.
A Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards nominee for 2018
On CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens starred selection
A VOYA Magazine Top Shelf Fiction Award Winner for 2017
Kirkus Reviews
"Körner, a Saskatchewan resident and sled dog owner, vividly portrays life in the Canadian north, including a shocking scene with a stray dog, and seeds the novel with authentic dog team culture and history. VERDICT Hand this touching coming-of-age adventure to fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet."
School Library Journal
Jeremy lives in a small community where winters are long and stray dogs roam the streets. When peer pressure leads Jeremy into a bad prank, he is immediately struck with guilt and that's when his life changes forever. Trying to make amends, Jeremy befriends Yellow Dog and in the process meets a curious old man who introduces him to the adventures of dog sledding. Soon Jeremy is forming his own old-time dog team that includes Yellow Dog and in the process, discovers more about himself and the old man than he ever thought possible.
A Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards nominee for 2018
On CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens starred selection
A VOYA Magazine Top Shelf Fiction Award Winner for 2017
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Yellow Dog
296Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780889955462 |
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Publisher: | Red Deer Press |
Publication date: | 10/26/2016 |
Pages: | 296 |
Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.80(d) |
Age Range: | 11 - 14 Years |