The Dogs of Winter

When Mishka is abandoned on the streets of Moscow he falls in with a gang of other homeless children, hoping they’ll give him a chance of survival. But as winter freezes the city and food becomes scarce, he is left alone, to fend for himself.

Help comes in an unexpected form: Mishka is adopted by a pack of dogs. The creatures quickly become more than just his street companions, they are his family. But he can’t stay hidden from the world for ever . . .

Reviews

"An extraordinary story of survival… grips the reader from start to finish"
Carousel

"A heart-rending tale"
Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads

"Moving and unusual…an imaginative and convincing account."
The School Librarian

"Packs plenty of punch."
New York Times

"[A] first-person narrative in beautifully composed writing enhanced by Ivan's visual acuity and depth of emotion. Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable."
Kirkus (Starred Review)