Paintings from the Cave: Three Novellas

by Gary Paulsen Narrated by Kevin R. Free, Sarah Grace, Jim Bond, Nick Podehl

Overview

Meet Jake who lives in a neighborhood controlled by street violence and fear. He meets a sculptor across the street, and his eyes are opened to another world. Or Jojo,who's closer to her three dogs than to her foster family. When Jojo tries to help another girl who needs a friend, the dogs know what to do. Or Jamie, Erik, and Grandpa, who make up an unusual family.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2012 - AudioFile

Paulsen, a frequent Newbery winner, traces a path to redemption through art and dogs. Three unique young people are featured in these gripping novellas. Jake is in thrall to the work of a sculptor he views through a window across from the tenement he lives in. Jamie sketches dogs but is too poor to own one. Jo lives with abusive parents in a trailer and has a small pack of adopted strays as friends. It seems clear that art and dogs have been moving forces in Paulsen's own life, and the skillful narrators pick up on his passion. It's hard not to love one story more than the others, but that will be a small burden for each listener to bear. M.M.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172637148
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	09/13/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged

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