Stormy
1959
First Published
3.99
Average Rating
152
Number of Pages
Allan Marley and his father have lived together in the untamed wilderness of the Beaver Flowage all their lives. But when Mr. Marley is jailed because of a bitter feud, Allan suddenly finds himself on his own. Then he meets Stormy, an outlaw dog who has been accused of turning on his owner. Allan knows that the big black retriever has been mistreated, and he works hard to win the noble dog's trust and affection. As allies, Allan and Stormy overcome every danger they encounter in the unpredictable wilderness ... but can their bond protect Allan from the viciousness of his father's human enemies?
Avg Rating
3.99
Number of Ratings
826
5 STARS
33%
4 STARS
39%
3 STARS
24%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
1%
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Author
Jim Kjelgaard
Author · 29 books
an American author of young adult literature. Born in New York City, New York, Jim Kjelgaard is the author of more than forty novels, the most famous of which is 1945's "Big Red." It sold 225,000 copies by 1956 and was made into a 1962 Walt Disney film with the same title, Big Red. His books were primarily about dogs and wild animals, often with animal protagonists and told from the animal's point of view. Jim Kjelgaard committed suicide in 1959, after suffering for several years from chronic pain and depression.
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