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Dogs of the Deadlands

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By Anthony McGowan
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Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan is a gripping tale set in the haunting aftermath of a disaster. The story centres around a band of dogs that have been left to roam a deserted landscape, where their survival instincts and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. As the dogs navigate the harsh and eerie environment, themes of resilience and camaraderie run through this powerful children's narrative.
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Dogs of the Deadlands

Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

Chernobyl, 1986. Without humans, how will dogs survive?

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Dogs of the Deadlands, Chernobyl, 1986. Without humans, how will dogs survive?

As humans fled the nuclear disaster, they were forced to leave their pets behind. Without people, nature began to return to the woods surrounding the power plant – lynx and bear and wolves. But the overgrown forest is no place for dogs. Can Zoya, and her pups Misha and Luka, learn to survive in the deadlands? And will Zoya ever find her way home to her beloved owner?

Praise for Anthony McGowan:

"McGowan's prose is beautiful in its brevity and devastating in its emotional impact" – The Bookseller

"The Carnegie medal winner McGowan is superb at stories about children who do not have all the advantages." – The Sunday Times

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Dogs of the Deadlands has been hailed as a gripping, heart-rending story of survival and the enduring bond between a girl and her dog, set against the backdrop of the Chernobyl disaster. Critics have compared it to classics like Watership Down for its visceral and emotional storytelling. With themes of loss, hope, and resilience, the novel is praised for its vivid narrative and compelling characterisation, promising to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861542741

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Anthony McGowan Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Literary Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA authors in the UK. His books have won numerous major awards, most recently the CILIP Carnegie medal in 2020. He lives in London, with his wife, two children and dog, and is available for events.

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