Library Intern Book Reviews
Review of Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic by Monica Carnesi
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
City
New York, New York, United States of America
Date of Publication
2012
ISBN
978-0-399-25666-0
Date of Review
2012
Disciplines
Library and Information Science | Modern Literature
Keywords
Children's literature, reviews
Recommended Citation
Setzkorn, Kirsten N., "Review of Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic by Monica Carnesi" (2012). Library Intern Book Reviews. 37.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/37
Review
This charming book recounts the true story of a little dog that was caught adrift on a sheet of ice in the Baltic Sea. After villagers unsuccessfully attempt to rescue the dog from the Vistula River in Poland, the dog continues float on the ice for two days out into the Baltic Sea. Hungry, tired and scared, he is found and rescued by a crew of seamen. He quickly becomes part of the crew and they affectionately name him Baltic. Little Dog Lost is a heartwarming children’s book. With simplicity and clarity, this book describes Baltic’s exciting adventure using basic vocabulary ideal for beginning readers. The fast-paced storyline moves along as quickly as the icy river flows, keeping young readers always engaged and curious as to what will happen to little Baltic next. The playful interplay between the text’s positioning and the illustrations makes every page interesting as well. The soft watercolor illustrations, full of pale blues and whites, perfectly evoke the book’s icy setting. Overall, Little Dog Lost is a skillful adaptation of a true story for children, complemented by a map and a summary of the real life account of Baltic’s journey, which will serve as a valuable tool to teachers. Recommended. Kirsten Setzkorn, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University