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Internationally recognized photographer Rachael Hale's New-found-friends celebrates Newfoundlands, the colossal, companionable canine from Canada's rugged Atlantic province.

Claire Carr

Of Heritage and Heart is the compelling story of two Newfoundlands who escape the confines of city life near the Pacific Coast.

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Nita Jager, Claire Carr

Those who have ever loved an animal can easily identify with the tales in this book on the antics, joys and sorrows of raising and living with those great furry creatures, Newfoundlands.

A Shared Life, Rhoda Lerman

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In the Company of Newfies is a visionary book filled with stunning insights that teach us much about the profound bond between human and dog, about the almost limitless possibilities in our relationships with them

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99 Newfies

Pat Seawell, ed.

The book is filled with 99 different stories about 99 Newfies. They are short reads that touch your heart. You just have to share the stories with whoever is around while you are reading it! It is a fun and inspiring book.

Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Seaman the

Newfoundland crossing the west with Lewis and Clark

Seaman's Journal

by Patricia Reeder Eubank

Picture book for Kindergarten- Grade 3, illustrations very reminiscent of Jan Brett

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Tall Tails

Cross-Country with Lewis and Clark

by Dona Smith

Reading Level ages 9-12

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Lewis and Clark & Me

by Laurie Myers

Chapter Book grades 2-5

watercolor illustrations

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Seaman, the Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis and Clark

by Gail Karwoski

Come along with Lewis, Clark, the Corps of Discovery, and Seaman as they meet Sacagawea, survive near-death encounters with grizzlies and buffalo, cross the Continental Divide, and triumphantly reach the Pacific.

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Dog of Discovery

by Laurence Pringle

Upper Elementary reading with annotations from journals

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The Captain's Dog,

by Roland Smith

The Captain’s Dog is the carefully researched, thrilling tale of America’s greatest journey of discovery, as seen through the keen, compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog.

Ages 9-12

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The Wreck of the Ethie

Hillary Hyland

In 1919, just before Christmas, the S.S. Ethie departs Port Saunders, Newfoundland, for St. John's Harbor with 92 passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays. After several difficult days at sea, a violent winter storm casts the coastal steamer Ethie onto rocks one-half mile off the jagged cliffs of northwest Newfoundland. Guided by his fisherman master, and following his own instincts, Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland dog, braves the icy, dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore. A seat is rigged to this cable, which carries each person onboard to safety. All 92 passengers and crew were saved from probable death in the icy Atlantic waters by the actions of this brave dog.

In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie's dramatic voyage, the author vividly brings the adventure to life, showing the spirit of survival amongst the passengers and crew, as well as the strength and determination of a poor fishing family and their courageous dog to save those 92 souls.

Hero of the Isle aux Morts

by Alice Walsh

Anne Harvey has lived all her young life on the island off the rugged coast of Newfoundland and has seen what the raging storms can do to helpless ships caught in their path. It’s no surprise that Isle aux Morts means Island of the Dead.

One day in July 1832, Anne awakes to a terrible storm. When she hears a distress signal, she discovers a ship in danger of breaking up. As she and her father and brother race to the ship in their own small boat, Anne has an idea. She sends her Newfoundland dog, Hairy Man, into the waves toward the ship and the only real hope of rescue. Based on the true story of the wreck of the Despatch. A book with special appeal to those who know and love gentle Newfoundland dogs.

Susan Bivin Aller

Grade 1-3

A very young boy runs, panicked, lost in the dark woods, while a little girl, Emma, is safe and warm at home. Her Aunt Alice arrives at the house with the search dogs and their owners who need to rest for a few hours. But the girl is haunted by the thought of a tiny boy alone in the dark. She slips out of the house, calls softly to the dogs, and continues the search by herself. Aller effectively switches the point of view back and forth from the lost child to the secure one, dark to light, danger to safety. The dogs are the center of the story. In a foreword, the author describes the work of the Canine Search and Rescue service. Backer's oil paintings are suitably murky, encouraging feelings of shivery dread. The artist depicts the giant black Newfie, Juno, standing and looking at readers calm, confident, and wise- an elegant savior.

Old Dog Cora &

The Christmas Tree

Consie Powell

Handsome, slightly nostalgic woodcuts render a sweet story about an old dog who refuses to be put out to pasture. Cora accompanies the family as usual to cut down the Christmas tree, but this year she's not harnessed with the other dogs to haul it home. "You're getting too creaky to pull a heavy load," she's toldAbut she finds a way to prove her worth. Crisp evergreens, white snow and bright red and blue accents offer a striking contrast to the bold black lines of the woodcuts.

The Angel of Mill Street

Frances Ward Weller

The narrative has the rhythm and pacing of oral storytelling. On each double-page spread, the text is set in a narrow vertical strip next to a large illustration. Two wordless, double-page illustrations at the climax add to the meticulous structure of the book. Blake's watercolors, with the blue hues of the outside set against the yellow hues of indoors and the increasingly obscuring and wind-blown snow, add nicely to this cozy and old-fashioned Christmas story.

Marie Killea

Kindergarten-Grade 2 Killilea's admiration for Newfoundlands clearly shines through in this story based on a legend from the Gaspe Peninsula. The haunting illustrations, as well as the fact that no humans enter into the picture, add to the mysterious mood and the book's intrigue.

Hugger to the Rescue,

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, William Munoz

Gr. 2-5.

Patent and Munoz pool their considerable talents to introduce the Black Paws Search, Rescue & Avalanche Dogs team of Bigfork, Montana. Patent describes the training and special equipment used by these Newfoundlands, whose keen sense of smell helps them locate people whether they are buried under an avalanche, submerged in water, or simply lost in the woods.

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The Newfoundland, Charlotte Wilcox

Beautiful, full-color photographs draw readers to this fascinating series on popular breeds of dogs. Each book highlights the breed’s history, physical characteristics, demeanor, and special features. High/low features support struggling students and lead them to success in reading.

Grades 3-4

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Sirius, The Dog Star by Angeli Perro, Emily Harris

Reading level 4-8

Set in 1897, Sirius The Dog Star is an engaging picture book for young readers ages 5 to 8 about Nathan, a teenaged black sailor, and his loyal friend Sirius, a big black Newfoundland dog. But one windy night off the coast of Maine, Nathan learns what makes Newfoundland dogs truly special - they swim well and have a powerful instinct for rescuing people in trouble. Superbly illustrated by Emily Harris, Sirius The Dog Star is recommended as an adventurous and heartwarming story for all young dog lovers.

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The Carved Box

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Gillian Chan

Gr 5-8-As soon as orphaned Callum Murdoch arrives in the Canadian wilderness from his home in Scotland, he uses nearly all his money to buy an abused dog from her owner. Dog proves to be the teen's source of comfort as he adjusts to life on his Uncle Rory's homestead.

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Star in the Storm

Joan Hiatt Harlow

All non-sheepherding dogs have been outlawed from the rocky coastal village where Maggie lives. Unwilling to give up her beloved Newfoundland, Sirius, Maggie defies the law and hides Sirius away.

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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Thunder from the Sea
by Joan Hiatt Harlow

From the author of the best-selling and award-winning Star in the Storm comes this thrilling adventure tale about family, loyalty, and the special bond between a lonely young boy and a remarkable dog -- a story that will leave readers cheering.

Reading level: Ages 9-12.

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