Sable

by Karen Hesse, Marcia Sewall (Illustrator)

Overview

Tate is overjoyed when a scrawny mutt turns up in the yard one day. She even persuades Mam and Pap to let her keep Sable, named for her dark, silky fur. But before long, the dog begins to cause trouble with the neighbors and Mam and Pap decide the dog must go. But Tate doesn't give up easily . . . and neither does Sable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312376109
Publisher:	Square Fish
Publication date:	01/19/2010
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Karen Hesse is the author of many books for young people, including Out of the Dust, winner of the Newbery Medal, Letters from Rifka, Brooklyn Bridge, Phoenix Rising, Sable and Lavender. In addition to the Newbery, she has received honors including the Scott O’Dell Historical Fiction Award, the MacArthur Fellowship “Genius” Award and the Christopher Award, and was nominated for a National Jewish Book Award. Born in Baltimore, Hesse graduated from the University of Maryland. She and her husband Randy live in Vermont.

Marcia Sewall lives in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

An exceptional dog story—with a happy ending—whose length and pencil illustrations, one per chapter, make it attractive to young readers.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review

“The plot is familiar . . . Hesse, however, makes the story seem fresh.” —Publishers Weekly

“With a fresh narrative voice, thoughtfully developed characters, and its surefire Lassie Come-Home ending, a fine early chapter book.” —Kirkus Reviews

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