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Publication
Scholastic, Inc. (2011), Edition: First Printing
Description
In 1945 Russia, those who own German shepherds are considered traitors, but thirteen-year-old Mikhail and his family are determined to keep the dog a dying man brought them, while his classmate Katia strives to learn his secret.
Awards
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 2013)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2014)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Triple Crown Awards (Classic (Runner-Up/Honor Book) — 2014)
Great Stone Face Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2011)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2014)
Nevada Young Readers' Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2015)
Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee — 2015)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2012)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2012)
Teacher Favorites Award (2012)
Lexile
670L
Physical description
8.43 inches
ISBN
054533120X / 9780545331203