{"product_id":"9780062105561","title":"Sounder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in the Deep South, this Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of the great coon dog, Sounder, and the poor sharecroppers who own him. Celebrating 30 years! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the difficult years of the nineteenth century South, an African American boy and his poor family rarely have enough to eat. Each night, the boy's father takes their dog, Sounder, out to look for food and the man grows more desperate by the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen food suddenly appears on the table one morning, it seems like a blessing. But the sheriff and his deputies are not far behind. The ever-loyal Sounder remains determined to help the family he loves as hard times bear down on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic novel shows the courage, love, and faith that bind an African American family together despite the racism and inhumanity they face. Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as \u003cem\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhere the Red Fern Grows\u003c\/em\u003e will find much to love in \u003cem\u003eSounder\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078518423792,"sku":"9780062105561","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062105561_p0.jpg?v=1763626235","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062105561","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}