Get our latest staff recommendations, award news and digital catalog links right to your inbox.
Star in the Storm
Table of Contents
About The Book
A RISKY SECRET
All non-sheepherding dogs have been outlawed from the rocky coastal village where Maggie lives. Unwilling to give up her beloved Newfoundland, Sirius, Maggie defies the law and hides Sirius away.
But when a steamer crashes into the rocks during a violent storm and starts to sink with a hundred passengers on board, Maggie faces a difficult choice. She knows Sirius can help rescue the people trapped on the ship, but bringing him out of hiding would put his own life in jeopardy. Is Maggie's brave dog a big enough hero to save the desperate passengers -- and himself?
All non-sheepherding dogs have been outlawed from the rocky coastal village where Maggie lives. Unwilling to give up her beloved Newfoundland, Sirius, Maggie defies the law and hides Sirius away.
But when a steamer crashes into the rocks during a violent storm and starts to sink with a hundred passengers on board, Maggie faces a difficult choice. She knows Sirius can help rescue the people trapped on the ship, but bringing him out of hiding would put his own life in jeopardy. Is Maggie's brave dog a big enough hero to save the desperate passengers -- and himself?
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (September 1, 2001)
- Length: 160 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689846212
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
- Lexile ® 680L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Browse Related Books
Raves and Reviews
"A dog story in the best tradition of the genre....Readers will be captivated by the scope of the story."
– Kirkus Reviews
"Atmospheric, briskly paced."
– Publishers Weekly
"Stirring adventure."
– Booklist
Awards and Honors
- ILA/CBC Children's Choices
- Flicker Tale Award Nominee (ND)
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Star in the Storm Trade Paperback 9780689846212
- Author Photo (jpg): Joan Hiatt Harlow Photograph courtesy of the author(1.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit