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 comingofage 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 oldtime 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