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Night of the Howling Dogs Audiobook
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Graham Salisbury has received numerous high-profile accolades from the ALA, VOYA, and several parent organizations. A Junior Library Guild Premier election, Night of the Howling Dogs is a rousing adventure set in Hawaii. On a Boy Scout trip, Dylan is looking forward to camping out at the foot of the Puu Kapukapu volcano. But when an earthquake strikes, Dylan is forced to team up with a bully named Louie on a daring mission to rescue many of their scattered comrades. "... a haunting, unusual novel ..."-Booklist, starred review
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"A Lone Star award winner, this small book is a great read. It is a fictionalized account of a Boy Scout troop in Hawaii in the 1970s on a campout. They experience a lot more than a campout in the form of a natural disaster. Written in the 1st person, it can be gently humorous and swiftly intense, and makes good commentary on the bonds that happen when disaster strikes."
— Marie (4 out of 5 stars)
Night of the Howling Dogs Listener Reviews
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" I really liked this historical fictious account of the Boy Scout troop that had to endure all the geological events that occurred to them while on a campout in November of 1975. An extremely descriptive story of doing what Boy Scouts do. I would recommend this book to all readers in all age group. "
— Chad, 2/14/2014 -
" A group of scouts go on a camping trip on a Hawaiian island with an active volcano. They endure a massive earthquake when the volcano erupts. Survival story as well as story about relationships with difficult people. Good for adolescent boys. Geological interest too. "
— Cheryl, 1/11/2014 -
" I thought this was a good little surivival story. "
— Jamie, 12/31/2013 -
" OK. Some adventure. Based on a true story of survival. "
— Suzanne, 12/31/2013 -
" Great book about a Boy Scout Group!!! A must read for every Scouter or any boy that loves adventure. Based on a true story. "
— Rhonda, 12/13/2013 -
" i think it is a good book to read because the action and thrill of the book. i also liked the setting and theem of the book. "
— Allen, 12/8/2013 -
" This book about survival will be enjoyed by boys, especially by boys who enjoy scouts. This is a great read for students elementary and up. "
— Michelle, 12/8/2013 -
" Loved it!!!! Encourages my wilderness survival interest. "
— Claire, 11/11/2013 -
" Very exciting adventure/survival story. Some good interaction between boys who at first don't get along then through adversity come to respect and like one another. Interesting that it is based on a real event in 1975. "
— Phair, 11/2/2013 -
" Wonderful battle w/ nature book based on true story of the author's cousin. "
— Alcina, 10/26/2013 -
" Recommend to me by a sixth grader and I like it. The story of a scout troop on a hike when an earthquake hits. The books is fiction, however based on Troop 77 of Hilo, Hawaii on November 29, 1975 when they were camping an a earthquake hit. "
— Marlene, 3/16/2013 -
" Hawaiian Boy Scouts have the ultimate challenge of their skills when an earthquake and tsunami happen during their outing; based on a true story "
— pati, 11/9/2012 -
" Exciting survival adventure set in Hawaii in the 1970's. "
— Mari, 5/8/2012 -
" Based on an actual boy scout group on a campout up on the lava flow who experience an earthquake/tsunami that hit Hawaii in the late 1970's, this was an intense story that mixed themes of being bullied, bravery, and pure adrenelin rushing adventure. "
— Terrie, 4/22/2012 -
" This is a fictionalized tale of a boy scout troop camping in Hawaii when a 7.2 earthquake hits. It's based on a true event that happened in the 70's. "
— Keri, 2/26/2012 -
" Great book! I think boy scout readers will love it. It was a little hard to read the dialect/slang though. "
— Lori, 12/4/2011 -
" Based on a true story. Slow moving until the earthquake and then....death defying bravery and perseverance. Companion to White Star, if you really crave stories about disasters. "
— Nobies57, 7/4/2011 -
" It iz very exciting, can't wait 2 get 2 de en! :) "
— Janesha, 5/3/2011 -
" Loved it!!!! Encourages my wilderness survival interest. "
— Claire, 12/13/2010 -
" i thought this book was really good it was awesome at the end "
— Audrey, 10/26/2010 -
" [retty good book! very on-going and very interesting <br/> <br/> -Candace "
— Candace, 10/22/2010 -
" Novel based on a true event. Scout troop camping in a remote area of Hawaii, is hit by an earthquake that tests their learning, bravery and fortitude to survive. "
— Lugene, 10/18/2010 -
" True story of 1975 eruption on Big Island that separates a boy scout troop camped on the 7.5 epicenter. Scary! "
— Connie, 10/5/2010 -
" I think it was a really good book. "
— Matthewd96, 10/5/2010
About Graham Salisbury
Graham Salisbury comes from a hundred-year line of newspapermen, all associated with Hawaii’s morning paper, the Honolulu Advertiser (now the Honolulu Star Advertiser). Although a career as a newsman could have been possible, Salisbury chose to imagine rather than report. His books, including Blue Skin of the Sea, Under the Blood-Red Sun, House of the Red Fish, Eyes of the Emperor, Shark Bait, Jungle Dogs, Lord of the Deep, Island Boyz, Night of the Howling Dogs, and the popular Calvin Coconut series have been celebrated widely with praise and distinguished awards. Graham grew up on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Later, he graduated from California State University, Northridge, and received an MFA degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He once surfed with a shark, got stung by a Portuguese man-of-war (several times!), and swam for his life from a moray eel. Believe it or not, he didn’t wear shoes until the sixth grade and didn’t see snow until he was nineteen. He now lives with his family in Portland, Oregon.
About Robert Ramirez
Robert Ramirez came to audiobook narration fresh from his MFA in classical theater. Initially answering a casting call for a narrator who spoke Spanish, Robert has used his Mexican-American background to imbue authentic flavor and dialogue in audio titles. His powerful command of language and rich voice reflect his interest in dialects. Ramirez is the winner of eight AudioFile Earphones Awards.