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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 set in the post-nuclear landscape of Chernobyl, where abandoned wild dogs form packs to survive amidst danger and adventure. The narrative follows brave canine characters navigating the challenges of this desolate environment, exploring themes of resilience, survival, and the bond between humans and animals. It's a poignant and gripping tale for young readers.
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Dogs of the Deadlands

Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

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It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again... Magnificent. – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear

A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste the earthworms. – FT, YA Book of the Year

This visceral story of heartbreak and survival...has the memorable feel of a classic. – The Guardian, Best children’s and YA books of 2022

Chernobyl 1986. Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in the middle of the night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return.

Some time later, growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan need to learn how to live wild – and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers’ every move...

A tale of courage, companionship and hope from the Carnegie award-winning author of Lark.

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Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan is praised for its powerful storytelling and emotional depth, likened to classics such as Watership Down. Reviewers highlight its vivid portrayal of survival, heartbreak, and hope against the backdrop of the Chernobyl disaster. The book is described as both beautifully written and emotionally devastating, capturing the bond between animals and humans in a way that resonates deeply with readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861546398

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

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 young adult and children’s authors in the UK. His books have won numerous major awards. In 2020, he was awarded the CILIP Carnegie Medal for Lark. He was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal with Rook and won the Booktrust Teenage Prize and the Catalyst Award for Henry Tumour. His YA novel The Knife That Killed Me was made into a critically-lauded film in 2014. Anthony lives in London, with his wife, two children and dog.

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