Three short stories of untamed animals who grow to trust the men who offer friendship. Grades 6-8.

The untamed allure of the wilderness is the set of these captivating stories that celebrate the unbreakable bonds between man and nature. Jim Kjelgaard, a master storyteller, unveils the heartfelt tales of two dogs and a horse, whose lives intertwine with the resilience and courage of their human counterparts. Follow the relentless pursuit of a dog branded a killer, the harrowing journey of a deserted canine, and the remarkable transformation of an untamed black horse. Through patience, understanding, and determination, these unlikely friendships blossom, proving that amidst the wilderness, trust and loyalty can triumph over fear and hostility.

Synopsis: Sam is a typical twelve-year-old boy who works on his parent's farm, but is not as interested in horses as his horse-training family. However, he does his best to help out until an incident when he is riding with his mother. After saving her from becoming nearly trampled, his viewpoint changes ... until a strange horse comes to their farm with quirks, earning him the name Dog. Dog likes Sam right away, but Sam wants nothing to do with him, as he is the son of Trumpeter, the horse that nearly maimed his mother for life. Sam has a hard time dealing with not only the memory of the accident, but the extra chores and responsibilities suddenly thrust upon him, one of which is training Dog. Because his mother is out of work and people are canceling orders, money is scarce. With the Indiana Classic coming up-a local horse race with a huge purse-will Sam be able to befriend Dog and save their farm, or will Dog go back to his present owner, never to be seen again? Find out in Theresa Oliver's first pre-teen novel, A Horse Named Dog.

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