In "Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog," young James finds himself in a life-threatening situation, lost in the woods during a nighttime adventure. With only his loyal canine companion by his side, he must rely on their bond and his wits to navigate the dark, unfamiliar terrain. As fear starts to creep in, James remembers the lessons of courage and trust he learned from his family and experiences the powerful connection with his dog, who becomes not just a friend but a lifeline. Together, they embody hope and resilience, demonstrating the strength of companionship in challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Alfred A. Knopf .

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of several picture books. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children. E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than 30 books and is a former winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Elisa Carbone taught in the Speech Communications department at the University of Maryland, but now she enjoys being a full-time writer and part-time rock climber, windsurfer, and white-water kayaker. "The physical exertion of the sports balances out the mental exertion of writing," she says. She loves doing the research required to write historical fiction and is fascinated by the small details of everyday life in the past. Ms. Carbone's Sarah books, Starting School with an Enemy and Sarah and the Naked Truth, have been praised for their accessibility to reluctant readers.