I Am Rebel

Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2024

Ross Montgomery

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Walker Books
05 June 2024

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Wildlife (Children's&YA)

A heart-warming adventure about the unbreakable bond between a dog and his human from a beloved and twice Costa-shortlisted author.

""A beautiful, heartfelt adventure."" Sophie Anderson

“I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.” Rebel is a good dog, and he loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom – until one day the war comes too close… Now Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men. But Rebel knows war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save the human he loves. Rebel must bring Tom home before it’s too late.

""A fantastic quest novel that sits between Charlotte’s Web and War Horse. Rebel’s voice is true and clear: he is the best of dogs and this is the best of books.” Phil Earle

""An instant classic. Outstanding writing and a richly adventurous story – Montgomery has reached a whole new level."" Katya Balen

“A terrific tail! A tail-thumping, tongue-lolling treat full of adventure, humour and heart.” Ross Welford

“I Am Rebel both broke my heart and made it sing. This book is as close to perfect as it’s possible to get.” Natasha Farrant

“The goodest story about the goodest boy. I love Rebel like my own dog.” Carlie Sorosiak

“A beautifully crafted and heartwarming story. The animal voices were so funny and the wider message about courage, belonging and delighting in small nothings was just gorgeous. A little marvel of a story.” Abi Elphinstone

“An instant animal classic. Thrilling, original, funny and deeply moving.” Lauren St John

“Heartstopping animal adventure. A new canine hero is born.” Piers Torday

By: Ross Montgomery
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9781529502909
ISBN 10: 152950290X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Ross Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager, when he should have been doing homework, and continued doing so at university. His debut novel, Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year and Branford Boase Award. It was also selected as one of the Sunday Times' ""Top 100 Modern Children's Classics"". His books have also been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award, while his picture book Space Tortoise was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award and included in the Guardian's Best New Children's Books. The Midnight Guardians, Ross's first fiction novel with Walker Books, was selected as a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and is garnering huge praise."

Reviews for I Am Rebel: Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2024

Narrated by the naively charming and tenacious dog of the title, this poignant, stirring animal adventure is a surefire winner for 8+ Phil Earle fans. * The Guardian * Ross Montgomery captures all that is wonderful about dogs in his characterisation of Rebel...This is a heartwarming crowd-pleaser...The effect is similar to watching a happy dog bound about like a daftie. It cannot help but cheer you up. * The Times * More valiant animals. I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery features a devoted dog and was Waterstones’s deserving children’s book of the year. * The Guardian and The Observer, Best Children’s and YA Books of 2024 * Rebel is drawn with such passion and personality you almost forget he’s a dog. * Daily Mail * A thrilling and moving story. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *