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Sounder

Armstrong, William H., 1914-1999 (Paperback - - 2002)
Average Rating: 3.5 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 through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.

Additional Contributors: Barkley, James
Imprint: New York - Harper Trophy
Pages: 116
Edition: Rev Harper Trophy ed
ISBN: 9780064400206, 0064400204
Language: English
Awards & Distinctions: Newbery Award, 1970
Notes: Originally published: New York : Harper, c1969
Statement of responsibility: William H. Armstrong ; illustrations by James Barkley
Characteristics: 116 p. :,ill. ;,20 cm.
Author (Original Script): Armstrong, William H.
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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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