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White Fur Flying


No. of pages 112

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Great for age 3-18 years
A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this "elegantly spare novel about the healing power of dogs and love" (Publishers Weekly), from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.

Zoe's family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm body looking to cuddle or play. There is always a new dog to be saved, and loved. Fur flies everywhere. It covers everything. Zoe's house is never silent.

The house across the street is always silent these days. A new family has moved in and Phillip, the boy, has stopped speaking. He doesn't even want to try.

Saving dogs and saving boys may be different jobs, but Zoe learns that some parts are the same. Both take attention and care. They take understanding and time. And maybe just a bit of white fur flying.

From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, White Fur Flying is an endearing tale of companionship and hope that is "beautifully told, quietly moving, and completely satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews).

 

This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nutmeg Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Simon & Schuster .

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

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

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Nutmeg Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nutmeg Book Award.

Land of Enchantment Book Award
This book was recognised by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.

William Allen White Childens Book Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.

Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Flicker Tale Children's Book Award.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

Kentucky Blue Grass Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.

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