Emma and the Night Dogs [Hardcover]

Susan Bivin Aller (Author), Marni Backer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up

With the help of her aunt's special dogs, Emma finds a young boy who is lost in the woods near her house.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?A very young boy runs, panicked, lost in the dark woods, while a little girl, Emma, is safe and warm at home. Her Aunt Alice arrives at the house with the search dogs and their owners who need to rest for a few hours. But the girl is haunted by the thought of a tiny boy alone in the dark. She slips out of the house, calls softly to the dogs, and continues the search by herself. The animals locate the lost child, and, as the sun rises, Emma brings them all back to safety. Aller effectively switches the point of view back and forth from the lost child to the secure one, dark to light, danger to safety. The thought of Emma sneaking off alone in the dark and running the risk of also getting lost is bound to unhinge some adults, but most children won't share those concerns. They will simply appreciate the adventure. The dogs are the center of the story. In a foreword, the author describes the work of the Canine Search and Rescue service. Backer's oil paintings are suitably murky, encouraging feelings of shivery dread. The artist depicts the giant black Newfie, Juno, standing and looking at readers?calm, confident, and wise?an elegant savior.?Ruth Semrau, formerly at Lovejoy School, Allen, TX
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807519936
• ISBN-13: 978-0807519936
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, heartwarming story!, June 12, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Emma and the Night Dogs (Hardcover)

"Emma and the Night Dogs" is truly a wonderful, heartwarming story. You can feel the fright of the little boy and the determination of Emma as she refuses to wait. This book helps give the reader an understanding of how amazing Search and Rescue dogs really are. I especially liked the forward, which helps set the story. The illustrations are beautiful, with the forest scenes giving almost an aire of mystery as you locate the search dogs. My 6 year old daughter absolutely loves this book, and so do her parents!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, August 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Emma and the Night Dogs (Hardcover)

This is a heartwarming story with beautiful illustrations. Wonderful read aloud book for children.