Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2008 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
About This Book
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 wihin 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?
When he is sent to live and work with fisherman Enoch and his wife, Tom finally sees his dream wihin 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?
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award
2008 · Intermediate · Nominee
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2007 · Grades 3-5 · Nominee
Nutmeg Book Award
2007 · Intermediate · Winner
West Virginia Children's Book Award
2007 · Children's · Nominee
William Allen White Childens Book Award
2007 · Grades 3-5 · Nominee
Great Stone Face Book Award
2006 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2006 · Children's · Nominee
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2006 · Children's Book · Honor Book
Volunteer State Book Award
2006 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
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