BOOK Description:

In a deserted Moscow apartment building four-year-old Romochka waits for Uncle to come home. Outside the snow is falling, but after a few days hunger drives Romochka outside, his mother's voice ringing in his ears. Don't talk to strangers. Overlooked by passers-by, he follows a street dog to her lair in a deserted basement at the edge of the city. There he joins four puppies suckling at their mother's teats.


And so begins Romochka's life as a dog.

Wow this book is a must read. Romochka is four years old and is left alone in a rundown apartment building. His mother is gone and his uncle has just left him. Romochka decides to wander out into the streets in search of some food. Romochka sees a stray dog on the street and starts to follow the stray to its lair. The stray dog allows Romochka to stay with her and her puppies. Author Eva Hornung takes us with Romochka into the world of his dog-family,which will leave you at times feeling sad, happy and mad.

Posted to L1nda (16-06-09) ENJOY :)

arrived safe and sound, thanks!

Sending off to Jubby for Southern Cross Book Exchange..... enjoy!!

L1nda, what a great book you have sent me from my wishlist.

Thank you very much.

An unexpected arrival. I can't remember requesting this book in any forum, but it looks interesting, and I always take positive recommendations by you serious jubby, so am looking forward to this.
The accompanying book by Amitav Ghosh does not seem to have a BCID. Can you let me know what is is so I can journal that as well?

Another good read that found me through jubby! Thanks.
A very well written book that really makes you think about the adaptability of the human mind. It feels very true, which I think is remarkable for such an extreme story.