Sounder
By William H. Armstrong
- Release Date: 2011-07-12
- Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids
Description
This powerful Newbery-winning classic tells the story of the great coon dog Sounder and his family.
An African American boy and his family rarely have enough to eat. Each night, the boy's father takes their dog, Sounder, out to look for food. 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.
This classic novel shows the courage, love, and faith that bind a family together despite the racism and inhumanity they face in the nineteenth-century deep South.
Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder, even as they read through tears at times.
Reviews
Boring
2By Benji4291This book was really touching, but I had absolutely no clue what was going on. Also, really short and boring.Love it
5By RyleecogdenIt’s was an awesome book, I recommend it!Where’s the MOVIE, iTunes???
5By BreeInGilbertAZGreat book! Even greater FILM! Paul Winfield & Cicely Tyson who gives one of her greatest and Oscar-worthy performances. Direction impeccable. But... NO MOVIE??? C’mon, Apple - PLEASE. 💕Ok
4By Gyuji2003Pretty good short story lots of pages. 😔Sad story
1By Yo SamiVery sad ending makes you think when your dog are father is going to die. Anyway it was a great story with a lot of detail and you have visualThe power of learning to read
5By RMSmithJrBrilliantly & descriptively written. A journey of life through severe austerity, lived with dignity and into a life of learning through reading. Note to self, read Montaigne next. One good book leads to another.Sad
5By Pooky801Sounder was a great book and was truly touching to the soul.Sounder
5By haney3I thought oh this is going to be boring at my school but it's really good and if you want an AR book this is four point you should really get itSounder
5By EllydogI thought the book was good but it's sad because sounder and the dad die.