Title

Jehan and the Quest of the Lost Dog Series: Kelsey and the Quest of the Porcelain Doll book 2

Author

Hawke, Rosanne

Publisher

University of Queensland Press

Published Date

2017

Annotation

The setting is Pakistan where Jehan and his brother, Amir, live on the Indus River. Monsoon rains sweep Jehan’s family and house away, leaving him stranded in a tree. Along comes a dog with two pups, and boy and dogs together hunt for their families and dry land. Inspired by floods of 2010, the author creates a vivid portrayal of another culture during a catastrophe detailing their struggle to survive.

Key Concepts

Family, Friendship, Loss, Resilience

Audience

Upper primary, Secondary

AC Links/EYLF

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