Rez Dogs
by Bruchac, Josesph
Boston Globe/Horn Book Award/HonorsJane Addams Book Award Finalist/Winner BEpidemics/PandemicsIndigenous PeoplesNovels in Verse
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AR Book Level
5.1
AR Points
2
Word Count
13,557
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
516206 EN
About this book
During the COVID-19 pandemic Malian is stuck at her grandparents' home on a Wabanaki reservation. While staying there, she befriends a local stray dog and listens to her grandparents share stories about her Penacook heritage. Together they navigate the challenges of isolation, keeping each other safe and learning about their culture. The narrative blends family bonds, cultural pride, and the realities of a global health crisis.