by Armstrong, William Howard,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (Austin :) Physical details: 161 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subject(s): African Americans --Fiction. | Dogs --Fiction. | Family life --Fiction. | Poverty --Fiction. Year : 1969
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Elementary School | F ARM | Available |
Novel, followed by narratives and excerpts from related stories and a biographical sketch of the author.
Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.
Newbery Award, 1970.