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Sounder: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Sounder by William H. Armstrong: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.

Quick facts about Sounder

  • Title: Sounder
  • Author: William H. Armstrong
  • First published: 1969
  • Genre: children: grades 4-6, dogs, poverty
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL270979W

Where to read Sounder

Sounder by William H. Armstrong is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sounder about?

Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder..

Who wrote Sounder?

Sounder was written by William H. Armstrong.

When was Sounder published?

Sounder was first published in 1969.

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