Gray Boy

by Jim Arnosky

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Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild.

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Gray Boy, a strong and intelligent dog, has belonged to 13 year old Ian Emerson since he was a pup. Fully grown, the massive animal is a threat to neighboring farmers. Now Gray Boy has escaped to live in the wild. Can Ian find his dog - and face the terrible truth about him?

PlumfieldCH | Dec 27, 2023 |

Good naturalistic fiction about a Newfoundland dog, neither tame nor wild. (

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Sullywriter | May 22, 2015 |

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Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1991)

Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1991)

Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee – Honeybee (Chapter Book) – 1992)

William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1990-1991)

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Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild.

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Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild.

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