Katz, Jon Rose in a Storm
Villard Books/Random 2010 217p 24.00
978-0-345-50265-0 ms/hs E-BN
Katz, who wrote so eloquently about Bedlam Farm and its inhabitants, especially his beloved dogs, has now written a novel about the struggles of a small farm as seen through the perspective of a sheep herding dog. Jon Katz, who wrote so eloquently about Bedlam Farm and its inhabitants, and especially his beloved dogs, has now written a novel about a farm that is very similar to Bedlam Farm. Sam, the owner of the farm has just lost his wife to cancer and with his spirits down, he continues to run the small farm. The biggest asset to the farm is Rose, a Border Collie who could run the farm on her own and who is almost called to do that after a huge snow storm has hit the farm and she and Sam must fight to save the sheep, cows,chickens, and goats who have become the farm’s family, from the blizzard. When Sam is injured it is up to Rose to rescue him from deadly conditions and continue to save the farm. The incredible part is that this story, with a plot line that will keep the reader turning pages through the thrilling moments and to the happy ending, is told through the perspective of Rose, the incredible and resourceful Border Collie. The background of the plot also examines and offers insights into man’s place in nature, the relationships between animals, and the spirit of the bonds among them all. This title will be of interest to Katz fans who have followed his exploits before and after Bedlam Farm and readers who enjoy a good dog book. This book is recommended for Tristate Books of Note for 2011 and will be an excellent addition to upper middle school and high school libraries. Animal stories Weinraub, Tina
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