Stormy
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959 · Est. 5 hour read

Stormy

Written by Jim Kjelgaard

A boy and an outlaw dog face wilderness dangers and human threats together.

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160 pages· 37,674 words· Est. 5 hour read
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In the wilds of Beaver Flowage, Allan Marley is left alone when his father is jailed. He befriends Stormy, a misunderstood retriever accused of betrayal. Together, they navigate the perilous wilderness, forging a bond that must withstand not only nature's challenges but also the malice of Allan's father's enemies. Can their friendship endure the ultimate test?

From the publisher

Allan Marley and his father have lived togetherin the untamed wilderness of the Beaver Flowage alltheir lives. But when Mr. Marley is jailed becauseof a bitter feud, Allan suddenly finds himself onhis own. Then he meets Stormy, an outlaw dog whohas been accused of turning on his owner. Allanknows that the big black retriever has beenmistreated, and he works hard to win the noble dog’s trustand affection. As allies, Allan and Stormy overcomeevery danger they encounter in the unpredictablewilderness…but can their bond protect Allan fromthe viciousness of his father’s human enemies?”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
37,674
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1030L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.9
F&P level
~Y
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5441
Publication
Published
March 1, 1983
First published
April 1, 1959
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553154689

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