d.g. Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm trying to pull together some literature "units" for the next few years, most of them organized around a theme. Most of them are easy to plan for, some have so many options I'm having to limit my lists of books rather than struggle to find enough of them. The one that's giving me trouble right now is "A Boy and His Dog(s)." Here's my list so far: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Dogsong by Gary Paulsen Sounder by William Armstrong If I decided to expand the theme a bit, I could also add: Rascal by Sterling North The Call of the Wild by Jack London White Fang by Jack London What I need is more novels and/or short stories to flesh this out a bit. Anything from about a 4th grade reading level and up would be good. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Shiloh? My Dog Skip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicalb Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 A Dog Called Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford Old Yeller ~ Fred Gipson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well, first of all, Sounder isn't really a dog story, so I'd get rid of that one. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lassie Come Home comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.g. Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well, first of all, Sounder isn't really a dog story, so I'd get rid of that one. ;) Oops. I hadn't gotten around to pre-skimming it yet. I never read it as a child/teen, and I'm not exactly sure where our copy came from. I guess I'm guilty of judging a book by its cover. :blushing: Definitely adding these to the list: Shiloh My Dog Skip Old Yeller If I decide to expand the theme a bit, The Incredible Journey would be perfect. I don't know how I forgot it... it was one of my favorites when I was about 9. Here's a big question: Stone Fox. I've avoided this book because everyone tells me how sad the ending is. Now DS is a bit older, and it's not like the rest of my book choices are all happily-ever-after. Should I include Stone Fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Another! We are reading Ginger Pye right now and it's great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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