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Publication
Walker Books Ltd (2002), 128 pages
Description
In 1381 in England, a hunting dog recounts what happens to his beloved master Rufus and his family when they are arrested on suspicion of being part of the peasants' rebellion led by Wat Tyler and the preacher John Ball.
User reviews
LibraryThing member debnance
Who would have thought that a children's book about a dog living in England in 1381 would have such a realistic feel? The dog experiences losing her master and mistress, captured and imprisoned by men who don't like the peasants revolting. The dog experiences losing her puppies. The dog experiences
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the difficulties of trying to find food in lean times. An unexpectedly stark look at life during these times. So stark that I would caution parents of sensitive children. Show Less
LibraryThing member phillipkerger
The book's theme was very interesting and the plot and stryline was quite good. However, the author, henrietta branford, doesn't do a very good job on keeping the story alive and exciting.
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Awards
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (Winner — 1998)
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1997)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Teen — 2003)
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Nominee — Highly Commended — 1997)
CCBC Choices (1998)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1997
Physical description
144 p.; 4.96 inches
ISBN
0744590493 / 9780744590494
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