A review by abigailbat
Thunder from the Sea, by Joan Hiatt Harlow
3.0
Tom, an orphan in Newfoundland, is taken in by the Murray family who live on a small island. One day while out on a fishing trip, Tom spots a dog swimming in the sea during a storm. He insists on saving the dog and then calls him Thunder. Thunder saves the Murray family from several catastrophes and Tom loves the dog like no other. In the back of Tom's mind, though, is always the knowledge that Thunder doesn't truly belong to him. What will he do if Thunder's real owner comes back?
I found the story a bit saccharine, but there was enough adventure to forgive it. There's an earthquake and a tidal wave and a mad rush through a March snowstorm to bring Mrs. Murray across the frozen bay to a doctor. I think this book would appeal to animal lovers, especially fans of classic children's books. This might be a good one for high-reading younger kids - nothing objectionable here.
Readalike suggestions: Classic children's books like Anne of Green Gables or Black Beauty.
I found the story a bit saccharine, but there was enough adventure to forgive it. There's an earthquake and a tidal wave and a mad rush through a March snowstorm to bring Mrs. Murray across the frozen bay to a doctor. I think this book would appeal to animal lovers, especially fans of classic children's books. This might be a good one for high-reading younger kids - nothing objectionable here.
Readalike suggestions: Classic children's books like Anne of Green Gables or Black Beauty.