Angus and Sadie

Written by Cynthia Voigt · Illustrated by Tom Leigh

Two puppies discover their differences on a farm, challenging their bond.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 623 ratings

208 pages· 37,815 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

On a Maine farm, border collie siblings Angus and Sadie navigate their differences. Angus, the brave and clever one, sees Sadie as timid. But Sadie knows she's just unique. As they grow, their contrasting personalities test their bond. Will they learn to appreciate their differences, or will their sibling rivalry drive them apart? This heartwarming tale explores the complexities of family and identity through the eyes of two lovable puppies.

From the publisher

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt presents this charming middle grade novel about two border collie puppies growing up on a farm–a brother and sister who couldn’t be more different from each other…or so they think. “Voigt’s touch with dogs is as deft as it is with humans,” raved The Horn Book.Angus and Sadie are siblings, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same. Angus is black-and-white and bigger. He is a good, brave, and clever dog–and he likes that. Sadie, on the other hand, is red-and-white and small. She isn’t as quick to learn–or to obey. Angus thinks she’s scared of everything, but Sadie knows that’s not true. She’s just different.This heartwarming story of two wonderful border collie siblings growing up on a farm in Maine is perfect for young readers who enjoyed Ann M. Martin’s A Dog’s Life and John Grogan’s Marley books, animal lovers of all ages, and anyone who’s ever had–or wondered what it would be like to have–a brother or sister just like themselves, but very, very different.

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