Dogwolf

by Alden R. Carter

Book Overview

A young boy of mixed parentage comes to terms with his own identity through his relationship with a fierce dog alleged to be half wolf. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590467425
• ISBN13: 9780590467421
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

A rare diamond amongst the ruff of fiction.

I want to make it clear that I rarely find a book that compels me to review it. I have no reason, other than pure gratitude, in writing here. This is a book that will leave its mark on you. I am proof. I first discovered this book when I was eleven years old. It's almost a decade and a half later, at this point in time. I have consumed the words in this novel over and over again. . .each time waiting, preciously, for my memory to fade the details enough to pick it back up--once more.If you want a book that will feed you all the answers to every question it poses. . .This is, likely, not the book for you. It takes the soul and the strength of open eyes to endure the profound observations in this book. You must have a fragment in your body that derives pleasure from thinking for yourself. [I cannot imagine anyone who doesn't like to decode a little mystery.] So, if you be that kind of person--whom doesn't wish to ponder, you may feel confused and dumbfounded at the end. You might even miss the beautiful and subtle metaphors. When you are done, you will probably want the author to spell it out for you in big, bold letters--what will transpire henceforth from the last word on the page. Though, it is merely my speculation. . .Perhaps you have a dreamer inside of yourself that can connect the dots. However--If you're still reading, you are likely to possess enough curiousity to embark upon this adventure with the main character, Pete. You can identify with him. I promise some piece of you can empathize. No matter what your heritage or what your home life was growing up. . .If you've ever felt out of place, if you've ever wondered who you are or whom you shall become. .You will see your reflection in Pete's eyes. This character goes beyond the simple trials of being a teenager. The things you can learn from Pete are incredibly emotional and astounding. Falling into the valleys of identity and the directions your future can go. . .Learning from whence you came and those that tread the same ground before you. I won't waste time regurgitating the editorial reviews. If you want specifics about the context of the novel, they are right on this page. I thought a reaction would be more helpful. The characters [there are a plethora to delight any kind of personality] are well developed, credible, and just as vulnerable as any of us. The atmosphere and the setting are just as vividly portrayed. You will be fascinated by the Native American references. . .the reservation. .the forest and the wild dogwolf. This book has plenty of action with the forest fires going on. It has depth for the intellectual in us. It has a touch of love for the romantic in us. It also addresses some very dark topics like death and illness. So--what more could you ask for? Yes, it has some gritty and depressing moments. Thus is life. If you want rainbows, cotton candy, and bunnies hopping around with no impending doom nor any respect for the truth of living. . .You would not likely withs