Pub Date: April 8, 2014
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2011046125
Lexile Code: 0590
Features: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 07 to 11
Physical Info: 0.40" H x 7.50" L x 5.10" W ( 0.20 lbs) 144 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) | Animals | Dogs | Social Themes | Friendship
Description: A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this new novel from the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
Brief description: Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; Edward's Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.
Review Quotes: "MacLachlan delivers yet another understated, quietly inspirational chapter book with this tale.... This is tailor-made for beginning readers looking for a gentle handling of powerfully felt emotions."-- "Booklist"