The Dogs of Winter
Published on 3. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-84939-521-2 (ISBN)
Description
When Mishka is abandoned on the streets of Moscow he falls in with a gang of other homeless children, hoping they'll give him a chance of survival. But as winter freezes the city and food becomes scarce, he is left alone, to fend for himself.
Help comes in an unexpected form: Mishka is adopted by a pack of dogs. The creatures quickly become more than just his street companions, they are his family. But he can't stay hidden from the world for ever . . .
Help comes in an unexpected form: Mishka is adopted by a pack of dogs. The creatures quickly become more than just his street companions, they are his family. But he can't stay hidden from the world for ever . . .
Reviews / Votes
"An extraordinary story of survival... grips the reader from start to finish" * Carousel * "A heart-rending tale" * Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads * "Moving and unusual...an imaginative and convincing account." * The School Librarian * "Packs plenty of punch." * New York Times * "[A] first-person narrative in beautifully composed writing enhanced by Ivan's visual acuity and depth of emotion. Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable." * Kirkus (Starred Review) *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84939-521-2 (9781849395212)
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Bobbie Pyron
The Dogs of Winter
E-Book
01/2013
1st Edition
Andersen Digital
€6.49
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Person
Bobbie Pyron has a degree in Psychology and Anthropology and a Master's Degree in Library Science. Bobbie is the author of THE RING and A DOG'S WAY HOME. Active in the librarian community both on the Utah State and national levels, she is a lifelong proponent of children's books across all genres. She lives in Park City, Utah, with her husband.