HarperCollins, 2019-30-12
Sounder: A Newbery Award Winner
Sounder: A Newbery Award Winner
James Barkley, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9780064400206
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In this poignant story, a young African American boy’s bond with his dog, Sounder, offers hope and resilience in the face of hardship. Set in the deep South during the Great Depression, the boy’s journey through loss and triumph mirrors his quest for dignity and justice. Sounder explores themes of family, perseverance, and human spirit with deep emotional resonance.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 5.4
Age Range • 8-12
Pages • 128
Subjects • Dogs • Poverty • Family life • African Americans
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets • Juvenile Fiction | School & Education • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
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