Synopses & Reviews
A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close—no one dared—so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
Review
"High-contrast, laser-cut images accompany a simple story about the destiny of a canine whose wolflike appearance and behavior lead it from imprisonment in a pound to a better life . . . . The pages are arrestingly beautiful, with sparse, pointed text and frame-worthy illustrations . . . . It’s hard not to feel for this good dog." —Kirkus Reviews
Review
"Stark silhouettes make a dramatic impact in Elschner’s grim account of an urban dog whose wolflike characteristics inspire mistreatment and fear . . . . The story’s darkest moments may upset readers with a soft spot for animals, but the closing scenes offer a sense of comfort, hope, and peace." —Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Winnner of:
2016 USBBY Outstanding International Books, Grades Pre K - 2
A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close--no one dared--so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
Synopsis
An Outstanding International Trade Book (United States Board of Books for Young People) A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close--no one dared--so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
About the Author
Géraldine Elschner has translated many books from German to French and French to German. She is the author of several children’s books, including The Cat and the Bird, The Little Hippo, Mark’s Messy Room, and Where Is the Frog? Antoine Guilloppé is the illustrator of many children’s books, including One Scary Night and White Fang.