Saving Zasha - Softcover

Barrow, Randi

 
9781407124780: Saving Zasha

Synopsis

The Second World War has just ended for Russia when Mikhail finds a dying man and his German shepherd, Zasha, in the woods. It's dangerous - some say traitorous - to own a German dog after the war, so Mikhail must keep Zasha a secret to keep her alive. But how long can he get away with it? Mikhail's inspiring journey to save his best friend forces him to face some of life's hardest lessons about war, hate, forgiveness and hope.

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Review

Praise for SAVING ZASHA

"Barrow's novel is quick reading yet weighty, and captures the prejudices and aftereffects of war." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Mikhail's first person account will grab readers with the physical details of training and protecting his beloved pet as well as the history of the devastating war and its aftermath."

"A highly engaging and ultimately hopeful animal story with a strong sense of time and place." -KIRKUS

"[T]his story captures the love of a boy for his dog and reflects the dark effects of war on both humans and animals..." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Praise for SAVING ZASHA
"Barrow's novel is quick reading yet weighty, and captures the prejudices and aftereffects of war." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Mikhail's first person account will grab readers with the physical details of training and protecting his beloved pet as well as the history of the devastating war and its aftermath."
"A highly engaging and ultimately hopeful animal story with a strong sense of time and place." -KIRKUS
"[T]his story captures the love of a boy for his dog and reflects the dark effects of war on both humans and animals..." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

About the Author

Randi Barrow is an attorney and amateur historian, who has also published adult nonfiction. When dogs entered her life a dozen years ago, the effect was profound. SAVING ZASHA, her first children's book, was inspired and informed by her canine friends. Now a full-time writer, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, musician/composer Arthur Barrow, and their Chihuahua mix companion, Manuel.

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