The Dogs
By Allan Stratton
September 1, 2015; ISBN 9781492609384
Book Info:
Title: The Dogs
Author: Allan Stratton
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Summary:
Constantly on the run from a dangerous father, Cameron’s used to pushing away the trauma of his past. But when his mother moves them to an old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, he discovers that there are some things you can’t escape.
His new schoolmates taunt him about the bloodthirsty dogs that supposedly haunt the farm, and Cameron soon stumbles upon a child’s drawings in the cellar that depict a violent history. The line between reality and nightmare begins to blur as the house’s horrifying secrets mix with fragments of Cameron’s own memories—some best left forgotten.
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About the Author:
Allan Stratton is an internationally published playwright and author. His awards include a Michael L. Printz Honor Award, multiple ALA picks and the Independent Publisher Book Award.
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My review:
I read a lot and I absolutely love a good paranormal thriller. The Dogs seemed like it would be a great fit especially with Halloweeen right around the corner. I was kindly provided this book in an E-ARC version from netgalley.com and Sourcebooks for review.
I think this would be a great book for someone who likes ghost stories, creepy houses, family dynamics, coming of age stories and books that show a lot of character growth.
Cameron, a boy who is constantly moving from Town to town while on the run with his mother from what appears to be an abusive situation with Camerin's father. The story follows their move to an isolated farmhouse with a story of its own. You start the story with Cameron looking out the window and seeing the face of a young boy.. He goes on to explore the house and the history of the place before he and his mom moved in. All this is going on while he is dealing with a new school, family problems, and he starts to believe that he might be going cray.
There is a good blend in this book of paranormal activities and real life drama which really provides a lot for all types of readers. Cameron has to go through a lot including bullying and mental illness as well as a whole variety of family issues.There are quite a few instance of paranormal activities to also keep readers who enjoy this aspect entertained.
I enjoyed the way the mystery wrapped up but it felt a little rushed for me. Also, I thought this read on the younger end of YA. I would recommend this for anyone who likes paranormal mixed with a level of growth and development of the main character. Definitely very enjoyable to read.
My star rating:
3.75 out of 5 stars
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