Beautiful writing, moving storytelling: the death of a devoted dog and his black master in the rural 19th-century South leaves the man\'s son a hard but hopeful legacy of stoicism, resilience, and self-independence.--School Library Journal.
Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder , even as they read through tears at times..
Suddenly the boy must grow up fast in a world that isn\'t fair, keeping hope alive through the love he has for his father\'s faithful dog, Sounder.
But soon, the sheriff and his deputies come to the house and take the boy\'s father away in handcuffs.
When the boy awakens one morning to a sweet-smelling ham on the table, it seems like a blessing.
But even with the little they bring back, there is still never enough for the family to eat.
Every night, his father goes out hunting with their great coon dog, Sounder, to try to put food on the table.
The boy knows that times are tough for his family.
The Newbery Medal-winning classic novel about the courage and faith--and the love of a dog--that give a family strength in the face of inhumanity.
A 1970 Newbery Medalist and an ALA Notable Children\'s Book.
Beautiful writing, moving storytelling: the death of a devoted dog and his black master in the rural 19th-century South leaves the man\'s son a hard but hopeful legacy of stoicism, resilience, and self-independence.--School Library Journal
