Heart of a Shepherd

Rosanne Parry

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Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
15 August 2010

Literary middle-grade fiction from a first time author, enjoying terrific reviews and word of mouth! Robert Newton Peck meets Katherine Patterson in this sensitive coming-of-age story about a boy in Oregon whose father's reserve unit is sent to Iraq. A fascinating and soulful examination of the surprisingly diverse community of the heartland.

From acclaimed author ofA Wolf Called Wander, Rosanne Parry welcomes readers into the Heartland in this tender coming-of-age story.

When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit,

Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He's determined to maintain

it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father's

safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also

reveal his true calling.

By: Rosanne Parry
Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 135g
ISBN: 9780375848032
ISBN 10: 0375848037
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 August 2010
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The stark beauty of eastern Oregon and the shared purpose of the ranching community made a lasting impression on Rosanne Parry. She found a similar rapport among the military families she knew when her husband was deployed to Iraq. She now lives in an old farmhouse in Portland, Oregon, with bunnies and chickens and her husband and four kids.

Reviews for Heart of a Shepherd

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2008: “This first novel is an unassuming, transcendent joy.” Starred Review, Horn Book Magazine, May/June 2009: ""Brother's honest voice conveys an emotional terrain as thoughtfully developed as Parry's evocation of the Western landscape."" “Isn’t it wonderful that there are books like this—about good people, about striving, and about doing the right thing!” —Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time recipient of the Newbery Honor “A true evocation of modern ranch life, a life rooted in community and love, a life seldom written about with such grace and authenticity.” —Molly Gloss, finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

"Winner of Kid's Indie Next List ""Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"" 2009"
Short-listed for Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2014
Winner of Hawaii Nene Award.
Winner of Horn Book Fanfare 2009
Winner of Kid's Indie Next List ""Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"" 2009
Winner of Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books 2009