"Sounder" by William H. Armstrong (not James Barkley) tells the poignant story of a young African American boy and his devoted dog, Sounder, set in the rural South during the Great Depression. The boy's family struggles with poverty and racism, facing hardships that test their spirit. When his father is unjustly imprisoned for stealing food, the boy must navigate a world filled with loss and uncertainty. Sounder becomes a symbol of loyalty and resilience, offering comfort and companionship as the boy embarks on a journey of self-discovery and understanding in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Lrs Large Print Cornerstone .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by HarperCollins .
William H. Armstrong (1911 - 1999) was an American children's author and educator, best known for his 1969 novel Sounder , which won the Newbery Medal.
This book contains the following story:
Sounder
Sounder cannot save his master - a father who is driven to steal for his hungry wife and children - from the sheriff's posse. Nor can he save him from fate, which pursues both master and dog, mauling each of them in it's cruel, impersonal jaws, while the boy who loves the two of them is forced to bear his sorrow like a man. Set in the deep South, this is a tale about the courage and love that bind a black sharecropping family together despite extreme prejudice and inhumanity from the outside world.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
