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Sounder,

Armstrong, William H. (Book - 1969)
Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Sounder,


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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 with the help of the devoted dog Sounder.

Author: Armstrong, William H.
Title: Sounder,
Publisher: Harper & Row
Additional Contributors: Barkley, James
Imprint: New York, - Harper & Row
Pages: 116
ISBN: 0060201436, 0060201444, 9780064400206
Language: English
Awards & Distinctions: Newbery Medal, 1970
Statement of responsibility: by William H. Armstrong. Illus. by James Barkley
Characteristics: 116 p.,illus.,22 cm
Author (Original Script): Armstrong, William H.
Library Identifier 410421
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Jul 23, 2012
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  • Grammy rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

A sad yet compelling story. We take so much for granted. This boy knew what was really important. A great story!

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Jul 13, 2012
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  • red_snake_421 rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

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"Angry and humiliated when his father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read with the help of his devoted dog Sounder." (Novelist Review)

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