Sounder
Sounder
Author: William H. Armstrong
Desc: Set in the Deep South this Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of the great coon dog Sounder and the poor sharecroppers who own him. During the difficult years of the nineteenth century South an African-American boy and his poor family rarely have enough to eat. Each night the boy's father takes their dog Sounder out to look for food and the man grows more desperate by the day. When food suddenly appears on the table one morning it seems like a blessing. But the sheriff and his deputies are not far behind. The ever-loyal Sounder remains determined to help the family he loves as hard times bear down on them. This classic novel shows the courage love and faith that bind an African-American family together despite the racism and inhumanity they face. Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder. Supports the Common Core State Standards