LITTLE DOG LOST by Mônica Carnesi

LITTLE DOG LOST

The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic
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Age Range: 3 - 5
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KIRKUS REVIEW

A terrifying adventure set against an icy backdrop turns into a heartwarming tale of one canine’s remarkable courage and resilience.

This sweet picture book recounts the amazing true tale of a dog discovered floating on an ice floe on the Vistula River off Poland in January 2010. No one knows where the animal comes from or how it has found itself in this predicament. Trapped it is, however, as it drifts 75 miles downriver for two days, defying rescue attempts. Finally, a scientific vessel, the R/V Baltica, spots the freezing, sodden, starving animal, and a crewman saves it, not without considerable difficulty. After recovering, the dog is nicknamed “Baltic,” and it remains aboard to become a beloved, valued crew member. The story is told simply and charmingly. The author’s use of the present tense gives the narrative immediacy, and with very brief sentences, some dialogue and questions posed to readers, Carnesi imbues the tale with a strong sense of drama that will captivate young listeners. Her ink-and-watercolor illustrations are child-appealing and effectively capture the dog’s desperation and eventual contentment. An author’s note with accompanying photographs places events in context and brings the story to a very satisfying conclusion.

This lost little dog will easily find a place in children’s hearts. (Informational picture book. 3-5)

Pub Date: Jan. 5th, 2012
ISBN: 978-0-399-25666-0
Page count: 32pp
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Review Posted Online:
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1st, 2011




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