"The heartbeat of this story will stay with you for a very, very long time."
—Gary Schmidt, Newbery Honor and Printz Honor winner of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
A tragic highway accident leaves eleven-year-old Abby and her beloved Shetland sheepdog, Tam, stranded at opposite ends of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Dangers and changes fill Abby's and Tam's lives as the days, weeks, and seasons go by. Will faith and love be enough for them to find their way home to each other?
WANT TO BUY THIS BOOK?
"With vibrant, sympathetic characterizations, Pyron creates an inspiring portrayal of devotion and survival against all odds."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This is an uplifting tale of devotion, perseverance and love beyond boundaries, and it's worth every taut word."
—Kirkus
"Readers will find it tough not to flip to the final pages to find out how this heartfelt story ends. Hand this to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh and Kathi Appelt's The Underneath and they will not be disappointed."
—Booklist
"Beautifully written...I simply LOVE this book!"
—Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Award winner