A Dog's Way Home
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4.7 • 62 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, A Dog's Way Home is an unforgettable tale of the many miles, months, and mountains that divide two loyal friends—but that can't possibly keep them apart.
Abby knows that Tam, her Shetland sheepdog, is her north star, and she's pretty certain she's his, too. But when an accident separates Abby and Tam, it feels as though all the stars have fallen out of the sky and nothing will ever be right again. As the days between them turn to weeks, then months, dangers and changes fill up Abby's and Tam's lives. Will they ever find their way home to each other?
Daddy says, "Most folks got a north star in their life—something that gives their life extra meaning. Mine is music."
Without even thinking, I say, "Mine is Tam."
Human-Animal Bond: For eleven-year-old Abby, her dog Tam is her north star. This powerful story shows their incredible connection can survive being separated by hundreds of miles.A Perilous Journey: After a tragic accident, Tam is lost in the wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He must face down bears, hunters, and the elements on his long road home.Dual Perspectives: Experience this unforgettable adventure through two sets of eyes: Abby’s, as she never gives up hope, and Tam’s, as he bravely makes his way back to her.For Fans of Classic Dog Stories: Readers who love heartwarming and heroic animal tales like The Incredible Journey and Lassie Come-Home will be captivated by this timeless story of loyalty.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the tradition of The Incredible Journey and Lassie Come-Home comes a heartwarming, suspenseful tale of a dog's arduous 400-mile journey to find his 11-year-old owner, Abby. Tam, a champion sheltie, nearly loses his life on his way home from a competition when the truck he's in slides off the road and his crate is thrown into a creek. He manages to escape a watery death, but finding his way back to "his girl," who was hospitalized after the crash, proves physically exhausting and requires learning new survival skills. Meanwhile, Abby refuses to believe Tam is dead, even after weeks pass and her family pulls up stakes in Harmony Gap, N.C., to move to Nashville. Switching credibly between Abby and Tam's perspectives (in first- and third-person, respectively), Pyron (The Ring) draws parallels between the changes that each undergoes. Tension mounts as unforeseen obstacles make it seem as though dog and owner will never reunite, yet readers, like the story's heroes, aren't likely to give up hope. With vibrant, sympathetic characterizations, Pyron creates an inspiring portrayal of devotion and survival against all odds. Ages 8 12.
Customer Reviews
a dogs way home
i loved this book soooo much i had to get the book on ibooks and the actual book so that if my ipod died i would have an extra one
touched my heart
I bought this book at school a month ago at the book fair. Seince I get to look around when my mom sets up I saw this one. I read the back and wanted it. The next day I bougt the book. I read it for a book report and put on my poster how long they were seperated. The whole book touched my heart. The book was well writen. It was really worth five stars.
It’s a really good book
I loved it its very cute and is just a great story