Yellow Dog

Körner hits the mark exploring the passions of a young boy and his relationships... Heartwarming and optimistic. -- Kirkus Reviews Körner, a Saskatchewan resident and sled dog owner, vividly portrays life in the Canadian north, including a shocking scene with a stray dog, and seeds the novel with authentic dog team culture and history. VERDICT Hand this touching coming-of-age adventure to fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet. -- School Library Journal Jeremy lives in a small community where winters are long and stray dogs roam the streets. When peer pressure leads Jeremy into a bad prank, he is immediately struck with guilt -- and that's when his life changes forever. Trying to make amends, Jeremy befriends Yellow Dog and in the process meets a curious old man who introduces him to the adventures of dog sledding. Soon Jeremy is forming his own old-time dog team that includes Yellow Dog and in the process, discovers more about himself -- and the old man -- than he ever thought possible. A Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards nominee for 2018 On CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens starred selection A VOYA Magazine Top Shelf Fiction Award Winner for 2017