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The Dogs of Winter


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 368

Published: 2013

Great for age 11-17 years

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When Mishka is abandoned on the streets of Moscow he falls in with a gang of other homeless children, hoping theyll 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 cant stay hidden from the world for ever . . .

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 368 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Andersen Press Ltd .

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.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Utah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Utah Book Award.

William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.

Charlotte Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Charlotte Award.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.

Keystone to Reading Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

"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) *