Good Book: Snook Alone

Snook Alone
by Marilyn Nelson, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Snook, the dog, loves Abba Jacob, a monk. They make their home on a far island and Snook keeps Abba Jacob company as he prays and works all day long. When a terrible storm separates the two, Snook finds himself alone and the two must find a way to reunite with one another. SLJ reviewed for grades K-4.

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Each week our library features a special book selected by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. You can visit the good book all week on the front desk and on the quick picks shelf all year.