Desperate Search
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1973

Desperate Search

By Matt Christopher

Two kids and their pets face a blizzard to find each other and forge unexpected bonds.

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In Joberg, New York, just before Christmas, a cat and dog are trapped in a delivery truck. Their young owners, Tommy and Jamie, must brave a fierce blizzard on horseback to rescue them. As the storm rages, the animals learn to rely on each other, while the boys discover the strength of newfound friendship. Will they overcome the perilous night and reunite with their beloved pets? This thrilling adventure tests courage and camaraderie in the face of nature's fury.

From the publisher

Trapped! It was two days before Christmas in the sleepy little town of Joberg in upstate New York. When the back door of a delivery truck slams shut on Whitey, a snowy white Persian cat, and Ginger, a high-spirited young dog, a hair-raising adventure begins for their two masters. Tommy and Jamie have grown up in the same neighborhood but have never gotten to know each other well. Now, in panic, they ride out together on the back of Tommy’s horse and into a raging blizzard. What follows is an unforgettable winter night, and the blossoming of two new friendships: for Whitey and Ginger, who learn to rely on each other for protection and comfort through their ordeal; and for Tommy and Jamie, who share the pains and perils of their desperate search. Matt Christopher, famous for his sports stories, has written an exciting tale for adventure fans and animal lovers alike.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about ChristmasBooks about petsBooks about snow
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Publication
Published
December 19, 2014
First published
November 1, 1973
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781933523514

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