Have a large hot chocolate and a warm blanket handy when you read Rose in a storm. The title character is a border collie/shepherd mix. And while author Jon Katz tells his story from Rose’s point of view, this is not another story of an animal that thinks like a human. Rather, Katz does an amazing job of creating a world of instinct and sensory perception as he envisions the mental processes of Rose and the farm animals she’s responsible for during a storm of epic proportions. When her farmer, Sam, is airlifted out after suffering a devastating accident, Rose stays behind. Alone, she faces enormous challenges during a cataclysmic blizzard that lasts days. Protecting all those in her care – sheep in labor, cattle, chickens, goats, a donkey named Carol, and a wild dog from a neighboring farm – you will root for Rose every step of the way.
Recommended for adults and young adults.
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