Thunder from the Sea

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Hardcover
Publish Date: May 2004
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.2
EAN: 9780689864032

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Overview

A boy builds a life-changing bond with his dog in this adventure story from the author of Star in the Storm.

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 within 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?

Details

Pages: 243
Dimensions: 7.16 x 5.26 x 0.85 in
Lexile Score: 700
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 5
ISBN: 0689864035

Awards

2008 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee (Grades 4-8)
2008 Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee (Intermediate)
2007 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee (Grades 3-5)
2007 Nutmeg Book Award - Winner (Intermediate)
2007 West Virginia Children's Book Award - Nominee (Children's)
2007 William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee (Grades 3-5)
2006 Great Stone Face Book Award - Nominee (Grades 4-6)
2006 Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee (Children's)
2006 Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book (Children's Book)
2006 Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee (Grades 4-6)