First published 2008
Sixteen-year-old Edgar Sawtelle has never spoken a word, but his bond with his family's prized dog breeding business is unbreakable. When his uncle Claude arrives, Edgar senses something sinister—and his beloved father dies in a suspicious accident. Exiled from his home, Edgar and three young dogs embark on a journey to uncover the truth about his father's death and his uncle's role. In this spellbinding tale of loyalty, love, and loss, Edgar must find the courage to confront the ghosts of his past and fight for his family's legacy.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Wisconsin
608 pages · ebook · HarperCollins Publishers