An essential purchase for libraries serving middle grade and YA readers. Kids will be captivated by Leif’s inner monologue as he makes life-and-death decisions and reflects on the lure of the north, and the power of the sea.
Older middle graders and younger teens, especially those who love dogs, will come away with a variety of emotions about wildlife—curiosity, respect, and awe—after reading this funny and perceptive work.