by James Street ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 11, 1954
Set in the swamps near the mouth of the Pascagoula in Mississippi, this is a boy and dog story with a tight, spare quality to its characterizations that makes it a community vignette as well. 14 year old Skeeter who lives with his uncle finds a lost, valuable Basenji bitch. Their days together; working with and understanding each other, mature Skeeter so that he is able to take ""Lady's"" inevitable loss, when her kennel finds her, manfully.
Pub Date: Aug. 11, 1954
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: -
Publisher: Lippincott
Review Posted Online: N/A
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1954
Categories: FICTION
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