 Nine-year-old Kix and his younger sister Emilia discover a big white sheepdog in their front yard and want to adopt him. They name him Sam. The problem is that he belongs to loony Flint, their neighbor who is in a mental hospital following the failure of his farm. All is resolved in a dramatic scene where Kix states that Sam must decide where he wants to live. Lively pen and ink illustrations add to this moving and heartwarming tale. An author’s note gives background for the story. mjw |
| Title: A Dog Like Sam Author: Edward van de Vendel Illustrator: Philip Hopman Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young People Copyright: 2016 Original Language: Dutch Translator: David Colmer Original Title: Toen Kwam Sam Original Publisher: Em. Queridos Kinderboeken Uitgeverij Original Copyright: 2011 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5484-1 Hardcover pages: 111 Age range: 8-11 Genre: Fiction, illustrated novel Author’s ethnicity: Dutch Author’s residence: Netherlands Illustrator’s ethnicity: Dutch Illustrator’s residence: Netherlands Awards: 2011, 2012 Author was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Subjects: Dogs, Families, Pets |
A Dog Like Sam
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