Throne to the Dogs

By Ric Christensen

"Never underestimate the power of a boy and his dog." Throne to the Dogs is the coming of age story of a young, fatherless boy named Jake and his poor, rural family. After moving onto the Sand Road, Jake discovers a neighborhood full of colorful characters, a school bus overwhelmed with bullies and a school system that he has difficulty fitting into. Just when things seem to be at their worst, Jake finds his life's prospects take a turn for the better when Sam, a mixed breed mutt that nobody else wants, is adopted by his family.Set during 1967-68, Throne to the Dogs is suitable for young readers aged 14 and up. It teaches many honorable principles such as honesty, loyalty and trust. The moral of the story centers on faith and love of family while overcoming the obstacles of youth, reminding the reader that you should never underestimate the power of a boy and his dog.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514265605
• ISBN13: 9781514265604
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.0"