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The Newbery Medal–winning classic novel about the courage and faith—and the love of a dog—that give a family strength in the face of inhumanity.

The boy knows that times are tough for his family. Every night, his father goes out hunting with their great coon dog, Sounder, to try to put food on the table. But even with the little they bring back, there is still never enough for the family to eat.

When the boy awakens one morning to a sweet-smelling ham on the table, it seems like a blessing. But soon, the sheriff and his deputies come to the house and take the boy's father away in handcuffs. Suddenly the boy must grow up fast in a world that isn't fair, keeping hope alive through the love he has for his father's faithful dog, Sounder.

Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder, even as they read through tears at times.


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Publisher: HarperCollins Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780061146510
  • File size: 68104 KB
  • Release date: January 3, 2006
  • Duration: 02:21:52

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780061146510
  • File size: 68204 KB
  • Release date: January 3, 2006
  • Duration: 02:21:52
  • Number of parts: 2

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OverDrive Listen audiobook
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Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.3
Lexile® Measure:900
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

The Newbery Medal–winning classic novel about the courage and faith—and the love of a dog—that give a family strength in the face of inhumanity.

The boy knows that times are tough for his family. Every night, his father goes out hunting with their great coon dog, Sounder, to try to put food on the table. But even with the little they bring back, there is still never enough for the family to eat.

When the boy awakens one morning to a sweet-smelling ham on the table, it seems like a blessing. But soon, the sheriff and his deputies come to the house and take the boy's father away in handcuffs. Suddenly the boy must grow up fast in a world that isn't fair, keeping hope alive through the love he has for his father's faithful dog, Sounder.

Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder, even as they read through tears at times.


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    HarperCollins
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780061146510
    File size: 68104 KB
    Release date: January 3, 2006
    Duration: 02:21:52

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780061146510
    File size: 68204 KB
    Release date: January 3, 2006
    Duration: 02:21:52
    Number of parts: 2

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.3
    Lexile® Measure: 900
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 4-5
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