The Poet's Dog

Alone in a fierce winter storm Nickel and Flora are brave but afraid. A dog finds them. Teddy speaks words and brings them to shelter. The Poet's cabin has light and food and love. But where is the Poet Teddy will tell the story of how words make poems and connect those who hear each other.The Poet's Dog from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan is a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help each other survive loss and recapture love.I found the boy at dusk. The blizzard was fierce, and it would soon be dark.I nosed his hand gently. He wasn't afraid of me. He was afraid of the storm. I could see tear streaks on his face.He led me to his sister crouched under a big tree, a blanket wrapped around her. She was younger, maybe eight. The boy pulled the blanket more tightly around her. I nosed her, too. When she stood up, my eyes looked into hers. I would take care of them. Alone In a fierce winter storm Nickel and Flora are brave but afraid. A dog finds them. Teddy Speaks words and brings them to shelter. The poet's cabin has light and food and love. But where is the Poet Teddy will tell the story of how words make poems and connect those who hear each other The Poet's Dog from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan is a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help each other survive loss and recapture love.