A Dog's Way Home (novel)
Appearance
Author | W. Bruce Cameron |
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Language | English |
Publisher | Forge Books |
Publication date | May 9, 2017 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
Pages | 336 |
ISBN | 978-0-765-37465-3 |
A Dog's Way Home is a 2017 novel by American author W. Bruce Cameron, inspired by many true stories.[1][2]
Plot
This story starts out with Bella as a puppy living in an old shack with her family in Denver, Colorado. She finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who adopts her. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her owner. Along the way, the dog meets an orphaned mountain lion, a veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.
Reception
The novel had a mostly positive reception.[2][3][4][5]
Adaptation
In 2019, the novel was adapted in a film of the same name.
References
- ^ Phipps, Keith (January 14, 2019). "How Torturous Is A Dog's Way Home for Animal Lovers?". Vulture. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Minow, Nell (May 3, 2017). "W. Bruce Cameron on A Dog's Way Home". HuffPost. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron". Kirkus Reviews. March 21, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "The Dangerous Messages in 'A Dog's Way Home'". PETA. June 19, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Jones, Oliver (January 11, 2019). "'A Dog's Way Home' Goes Astray With Its Reductive Message About Canine Discrimination". The New York Observer. Retrieved January 15, 2019.