Description
The Year of the Dog is a humorous and poignant middle grade novel based on the author's true childhood adventures, interwoven with funny and often profound stories from her mother's life. Whimsical black and white illustrations by the author accompany the text. Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's life passions make this novel appealing to all readers.
This debut novel by a prolific picture book author and illustrator has all the makings of a classic.
About the Author
Grace Lin is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the author and illustrator of seven picture books and the illustrator of a further eight. She lives with her husband Robert.
Awards
Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 3-5) 2010 and Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2010.
Book Information
ISBN 9780316060028
Author Grace Lin
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Little, Brown & Company
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 132mm * 14mm
