Sounder
By William H. ArmstrongSet in the Deep South, this Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of the great coon dog, Sounder, and the poor sharecroppers who own him.
During the difficult years of the nineteenth century South, an African-American boy and his poor family rarely have enough to eat. Each night, the boy's father takes their dog, Sounder, out to look for food and the man grows more desperate by the day.
When food suddenly appears on the table one morning, it seems like a blessing. But the sheriff and his deputies are not far behind. The ever-loyal Sounder remains determined to help the family he loves as hard times bear down on them.
This classic novel shows the courage, love, and faith that bind an African-American family together despite the racism and inhumanity they face. Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder.
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Book details
- Paperback
- 116 pages
- English
- 0439217873
- 9780439217873
About William H. Armstrong
william h. armstrong (1911 - 1999) was an american children's author and educator, best known for his 1969 newbery medal-winning novel, sounder.in 1956, at Read More about William H. Armstrong
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