Greta Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 My daughter dearly loves dogs and wolves. She's currently reading The Captain's Dog, which is a story about the Lewis and Clark expedition told through the eyes of the dog Seaman that journeys with them. This is the most excited she's been about reading in a long time. I'd like to find more books for her where the story is told from the perspective of a dog or wolf (I'm thinking Jack London) or that are at least about dogs or wolves (all I've got is Where the Red Fern Grows). She's also really enjoying the American History aspect of it, and wants more fiction about our country's past. We've already done the Little House on the Prairie thing. What else? Oh, she's 11 years old, and pretty much reads on grade level. But if something would push her a bit, that's great too. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The ones that first spring to mind are: Julie of the Wolves Julie's Wolf Pack Also: Shiloh Because of Winn-Dixie There's also these, but they have sad endings: Sounder Old Yeller And you could always have her read the Jack London books. My older dds read them at about that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 The ones that first spring to mind are: Julie of the Wolves Julie's Wolf Pack Also: Shiloh Because of Winn-Dixie There's also these, but they have sad endings: Sounder Old Yeller Great, thank you! Yeah, Where the Red Fern Grows also has a pretty sad ending as I recall (I was in either 3rd or 5th when my ps teacher read it aloud to us - all of the girls were crying!). I'll definitely warn her of that before she reads any of those, because she is a very sensitive child. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wild Animals I Have Known by ?? Seton has stories of wolves, *however* they are really, really sad, so I would pre-read. I made the mistake of reading aloud one of the stories and we were all so sad and the kids were so upset after we finished it. I just wanted to put that warning out there if anyone suggested it, you and your daughter wouldn't be caught unaware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wild Animals I Have Known by ?? Seton has stories of wolves, *however* they are really, really sad, so I would pre-read. I made the mistake of reading aloud one of the stories and we were all so sad and the kids were so upset after we finished it. I just wanted to put that warning out there if anyone suggested it, you and your daughter wouldn't be caught unaware! Yes, I always appreciate these kinds of warnings. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good suggestions. Add "White Fang". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford The Journey of Natty Gann by Ann Matthews Gold Rush Dogs by Claire Rudolph Murphy (nonfiction) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good suggestions. Add "White Fang". The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford The Journey of Natty Gann by Ann Matthews Gold Rush Dogs by Claire Rudolph Murphy (nonfiction) She will love these. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Albert Payson Terhune's books are pretty good. Lassie Come-Home Hurry Home, Candy (not historical or anything, but very good) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 A friend of mine recently said her kids really enjoyed Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard. I haven't read it, but I think she said the dog actually lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamachanse Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Dogsong by Gary Paulsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Old Yeller, as someone mentioned, but so sad, made me bawl. This book is by Fred Gipson, and he has some other books out. He truly is a wonderful writer and engages a person. I can't remember the names of his other dog books right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 And London also has written many short stories about dogs, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 There are two sub-plots in Callico Bush involving dogs. (Both have happy endings, IMO.) This one takes place in Alaska with a boy & his dog, but it, too, is incredibly sad at the end: Stone Fox by John Gardiner This one is really short & below your dd's reading level, but worth checking out from the library. My girls like horses, so I don't normally concentrate on dog stories. Doesn't Kaya have a dog in the American Girl books? (Also below your dd's reading level.) We enjoyed the whole Shiloh series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 James Herriot's "Dog Stories". http://www.amazon.com/James-Herriots-Dog-Stories-Wonderful/dp/0312925581 If she ever expands her animal interests then she must read his "Every Living Thing". One of our favorites. Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 A friend of mine recently said her kids really enjoyed Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard. I haven't read it, but I think she said the dog actually lives. Yes, the dog lives. :-) There are two or three in the series, all of which I read back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 :iagree: Kjelgaard was pretty prolific, and I loved his books as a kid (although they do tend towards the formulaic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. I appreciate it! I loved White Fang. How about The Dog Who Wouldn't Be? Very, very funny. I still chuckle thinking about the dog riding in the rumble seat with his goggles on. By Farley Mowat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 This is wonderful - I didn't think there would be so many! We grabbed a few at the library yesterday to get started, and of course I've subscribed to the thread to refer back to it as needed. Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Not a dog or a wolf, but if she likes stories written from an animal's perspective, she might enjoy War Horse. My kids and I loved this book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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