The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

By Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Book Overview

Without Mama, life in the log house at the forest's edge was lonely for a young girl and her father. But the days were filled with chores, and Papa filled the nights with singing and candlelight reading. Then the rains came. The river rose to their front door and up into the house. Papa was swept away, and the little girl had to face the flood alone. She thought everything was lost, until help came from a most amazing source."A small jewel...The graceful language only appears simple; there is a disarming precision in the text, and every word belongs exactly where it is placed. A lovely tale about the mysteries of love and faith." -- Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)"McKelvey's writing is sparse and lyrical....This is a fine piece of writing that should find a niche with sensitive readers." -- Booklist

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0698116593
• ISBN13: 9780698116597
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 89 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great!

The story is great, but not long enough to be worth the list prices on Amazon. The edition I bought was the first edition, hardback, with dust jacket. It’s out of print and is about $50 on Amazon last time I checked. I got it here in TB for about $5. It’s a great deal and the story is really nice and heartfelt. I’ve met the author in person and he’s really nice.

A symphony in words.

The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog is a symphony in words. My children and I read together a great deal and this is the most moving piece of children's literature I have read in years. Every word in the story of this heroic little girl, is carefully chosen and yet flows with natural grace. We found ourselves re-reading many passages to immerse ourselves in them. This is the sort of book that causes one to hold one's breath to the finish... afraid to breathe for fear of missing a single sound ... afraid to breathe for fear of disaster. This book is not just for children. It is a work of art that can be appreciated by anyone who loves fine literature.