First published 1990
When 12-year-old Hal and his loyal Labrador Keeper are stranded in the rugged Scottish Highlands, they must confront the unforgiving elements and their own fractured bond. As Hal fights to keep them both alive, Keeper's fierce devotion is tested by Hal's increasingly reckless behavior. In this gripping tale of survival against the odds, one boy and his dog must learn to trust each other to make it home.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Scotland, Scottish Highlands
Period: 20th-century
32 pages · Hardcover · Arcade Pub