LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Writing from the perspective of a dog is certainly a new departure for the author of so many best selling and award winning fantasy novels, but the story of Rebel and his human Tom is masterfully done and is bound to win Ross Montgomery lots of new fans. They are in for an emotional roller coaster and tears are almost inevitable, but it is a gripping and engaging adventure that will give them enormous pleasure too.
Set in an unspecified time and place, but which feels medieval, there is an intriguing plot about an oppressive King and a growing rebellion amongst the oppressed citizens who are being taxed into starvation with brutal guardsmen to enforce curfews and laws. Tom runs off to join the rebels, leaving home, family and Rebel behind. Rebel sets off to try and find his beloved Tom and bring him home to safety.
During his journey, he meets other animals with their own stories, so we build up a real picture of what life is like in this society. Rebel is befriended by wild dog Jaxon and the innocent young dog has much to learn. By the time that he is dramatically reunited with Tom on the battlefield as the rebels try to storm the castle, he has undergone quite a transformation.
The vivid and believable animal and human characters keep the reader really invested in their survival through some narrow escapes and genuine peril. Rebel can teach us all about resilience and bravery and the power of love and loyalty in this really satisfying and enjoyable read.
Joy Court
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I Am Rebel Synopsis
Prepare to be swept away by this epic tale of courage, loyalty and love, as a faithful dog embarks on a quest of a lifetime to bring his owner back to the safety and comfort of home.
A heart-warming adventure about the unbreakable bond between a dog and his human from a beloved and twice Costa-shortlisted author.
"I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.”
Rebel is a good dog, and he loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom – until one day the war comes too close… Now Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men. But Rebel knows war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save the human he loves. Rebel must bring Tom home before it’s too late.
A story brimming with humour and heart, I Am Rebel is an exhilarating new adventure seen through the eyes of loveable canine, Rebel.
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9781529502909 |
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27th June 2024 |
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Ross Montgomery |
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Walker Books Ltd |
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Paperback |
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297 pages |
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Press Reviews
Ross Montgomery Press Reviews
'A beautiful, heartfelt adventure.' - Sophie Anderson
'A fantastic quest novel that sits between Charlotte’s Web and War Horse. Rebel’s voice is true and clear: he is the best of dogs and this is the best of books.' - Phil Earle
'An instant classic. Outstanding writing and a richly adventurous story – Montgomery has reached a whole new level.' - Katya Balen
'A beautifully crafted and heartwarming story. The animal voices were so funny and the wider message about courage, belonging and delighting in small nothings was just gorgeous. A little marvel of a story.' - Abi Elphinstone
'A terrific tail! A tail-thumping, tongue-lolling treat full of adventure, humour and heart.' - Ross Welford
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About Ross Montgomery
Ross Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager, when he should have been doing homework, and continued doing so at university. He has been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year award twice, with his debut novel Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door and The Midnight Guardians. His books have also been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award while his picture book Space Tortoise was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award and included in The Guardian's Best New Children’s Books of 2018. He lives in London with his wife and their cat, called Fun Bobby.
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