Rose in a Storm

Library Journal In his first novel in ten years, noted dog authority Katz (A Dog Year; The Dogs of Bedlam Farm) gives us a tale about a sheep dog named Rose on a farm during a severe winter storm. A working dog with no desire to be a mere pet, Rose is at her happiest when she helps her farmer tend to the farm and its livestock. When he is injured during one of the worst storms in memory, Rose carries on, doing everything she can to keep the other animals safe through the cold and snow. She will face challenges both external and internal as she fights to protect her farm. VERDICT Katz, who also owns a farm and working dogs, is the perfect person to shine a light on the importance of work to a dog's contentment. Most important, we come to understand that Rose's devotion and commitment are not unique but part of the makeup of all our four-legged companions. Sure to appeal to Katz's readers.