Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Mountain Dog
By Margarita Engle, Aleksey & Olga Ivanov (Illustrator)
A boy finds healing and love with a search-and-rescue dog in a new, wild world.
240 pages· 17,708 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,745 ratings
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Summary: Tony's life changes when his mother goes to jail, sending him to live with an unknown uncle in Sierra Nevada. Amidst the wilderness, Tony's troubled past begins to mend. With his uncle and a loyal search-and-rescue dog named Gabe, Tony learns to track animals, finds community at the Cowboy Church, and makes friends at the Mountain School. As he navigates this unfamiliar terrain, Tony discovers the power of unconditional love through Gabe, offering him hope and a new beginning.


