Star in the Storm

Brief Description: In 1912, fearing for the safety of her beloved Newfoundland dog Sirius because of a new law outlawing non-sheepherding dogs in her Newfoundland village, twelve-year-old Maggie tries to save him by keeping him hidden. Table of Contents: ContentsEleven Black Birds Angry Encounter Sickness Danger at the Iceberg Nightmare The Lost Treasure Secret at the "Quidnunc" Sirius Is Missing The Hidden Spring Six Ravens The Gale Shipwreck! A Star in the Storm Five Black Birds AfterwordPublisher Marketing: 1912. Twelve-year-old Maggie Wells lives in the port village of Bonnie Bay in Newfoundland, where a statute has been passed outlawing all non-sheepherding dogs. Maggie swears she'll protect her beloved Newfoundland dog, Sirius, by hiding him if she must. Sirius is named after the brightest star in the sky, which is in the constellation of "Canis Major, " the Great Dog -- and he more than lives up to his name. He hauls firewood across the frozen bay to keep Maggie's family warm in the winter. He helps Pa fish in the cold Atlantic Ocean. And he saves Maggie when she's stranded near an iceberg. Sirius is an invaluable member of the Wells family, worth protecting at all costs. So when a terrific gale strikes the Newfoundland coast, forcing a steamer with one hundred people on board to founder, Maggie must make the hardest decision of her young life. She knows that her strong, brave dog can help the people on that steamer, but will bringing him out of hiding risk his life? Based on true stories about Newfoundland dogs, "Star in the Storm" is filled with drama, tension, and exciting rescues that will keep readers engrossed from start to finish. This heartwarming story of a lovable dog and his feisty mistress will find fans everywhere. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/1999 pg. 1957 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Booklist 01/01/2000 pg. 922 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 02/21/2000 pg. 88 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2000 pg. 134 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 304 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 468 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 304 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 687 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1033 (EAN 9780689829055, Hardcover)

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 45 (EAN 9781416905301, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 08/27/2001 pg. 87 (EAN 9780689846212, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 687 (EAN 9780689846212, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1033 (EAN 9780689846212, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Harlow, Joan Hiatt Joan Hiatt Harlow is the author of several popular historical novels on the McElderry list, including "Secret of the Night Ponies", "Shadows on the Sea", "Midnight Rider", "Star in the Storm", "Joshua's Song", and "Thunder from the Sea". Ms. Harlow lives in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit her at JoanHiattHarlow.com. Contributor Bio:  Minor, Wendell Wendell Minor has illustrated dozens of picture books, and his work has won countless awards and is in permanent collections of such institutions as the Museum of American Illustration and the Library of Congress. His cover illustrations have graced some of the most significant novels of our time by authors such as Toni Morrison, David McCullough, and James Michener. He lives in Washington, Connecticut. Visit him online at MinorArt.com.