I am Rebel

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The Letter for the King meets The Incredible Journey in this story of one dog’s quest to save the human he loves.

I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.

Rebel is a good dog. He loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner, Tom—until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it’s too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog’s perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain on his loyal mission, I Am Rebel holds sure appeal for fans of I, Cosmo; When the Sky Falls; and War Horse.

Thank you, Candlewick, for the copy.

My review:

5 stars

Five Reasons to Read this one (but there are more):

Amazing cover (from the perspective of Rebel, a loyal puppy

Adventurous, Rebel will do all to find Tom

Meeting other animals and Masterless Dogs on their way to find Tom

Tom is risking his life for something larger than his self

Emotional tale

I love these books with animals' Povs, but this one more because watching these movies with dogs (animals) on a journey to get back to their humans is my mother's favorite. And she is across an ocean and I haven't seen them for years now so when I see a book that she would love, laugh with and cry a lot I hold on to it and love it more.

Rebel is such a great character, a farm puppy who loves his quiet, unchangeable life until his teen owner runs away to join the rebellion. For a better cause, a better future. This makes Rebel the puppy star the journey of his life.

I can't recommend it enough, dog lovers or not, it's an emotional tale of courage and friendship.

I have been keeping this one in my bag and will continue to keep it close (some books don't live on my shelves, they go everywhere with me)