Fans of classic animal stories like Pax and A Dog’s Way Home will howl over the heartwarming adventures of a coyote pup lost in New York City. This early middle grade novel is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Brimming with curiosity, Trouble can’t wait to explore the world beyond Singing Creek. So one morning the coyote pup stows away in the back of a truck and ends up lost in the heart of New York City. While Trouble misses his siblings, he quickly makes friends in Central Park’s Ramble: a prankster crow, a timid opossum, and a poetic poodle.
Before long, he goes from howling for home to wondering if he could make a life in the city forever. But when word gets out that a coyote is running wild on city streets, Trouble must choose between the risks of being caught and the dangers of a long journey home.
Inspired by true stories, this accessible read from the award-winning author of A Dog’s Way Home will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt torn between the longing for adventure and the call of home. An appendix with real accounts of wild animals trapped in the city adds to the fun!
Trouble may be lost in the big city, but he’s about to find something even more important.
- A Coyote in the City: Follow Trouble, a curious coyote pup whose search for adventure takes him all the way to the streets of New York City.
- A Found Family: He may miss his pack, but Trouble soon finds new friends–a prankster crow, a timid opossum, and a poetic poodle–in the middle of Central Park.
- An Adventure and Survival Story: From dodging taxis to outsmarting an animal control officer, Trouble learns that surviving in the city is the biggest adventure of all.
- The Call of Home: Ultimately, Trouble must choose between the family he found and the one he left behind, exploring the true meaning of belonging.
Author: Bobbie Pyron
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/09/2019
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780062685230
Language: English
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