Thunder from the Sea
Joan Hiatt Harlow
(Author)
Description
A boy builds a life-changing bond with his dog in this adventure story from the author of Star in the Storm.It's 1929, and thirteen-year-old Tom Campbell has always wanted a real family with a real house and a dog of his very own. Since he was three years old, the only home he has ever known has been the Mission orphanage. When he is sent to live and work with fisherman Enoch and his wife, Tom finally sees his dream within reach. And when he rescues a Newfoundland dog in the middle of a terrifying squall, Tom feels as if both he and the dog, which he names Thunder, have found a place to call home at last. But when Enoch's wife becomes pregnant and it looks like Thunder's owner might be found, Tom's wonderful new world is turned upside down. Will the Murrays still want Tom? And will Tom be forced to give up his beloved Thunder?
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publish Date
June 01, 2005
Pages
240
Dimensions
5.1 X 7.71 X 0.73 inches | 0.43 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780689864049
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Joan Hiatt Harlow is the author of several popular historical novels including Secret of the Night Ponies, Shadows on the Sea, Midnight Rider, Star in the Storm, Joshua's Song, Thunder from the Sea, and Breaker Boy. Ms. Harlow lives in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit her at JoanHiattHarlow.com. Jim Madsen is the illustrator of numerous books for children. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and lives with his wife and kids in Provo, Utah where he enjoys the outdoors, golf, and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Reviews
"The episodic chapters are fast paced and the narrative creates a real sense of time and place....Dog lovers, and readers yearning for a cozy tale will enjoy curling up with this story."--School Library Journal
"Nonstop adventure for dog lovers."--Booklist
"Nonstop adventure for dog lovers."--Booklist