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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication date
November 1, 2011
Pages
306
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9781451632903
ISBN-10
1451632908
Dimensions
1.25 by 6 by 9.25 in.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$22.00
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: They say you never forget your first love . . .
Born under a sparkling crescent moon, Nelson is a bright-eyed, inquisitive half beagle, half poodle. He lives with Katey and Don, newlyweds whose marriage is straining under the pressures of domesticity, but Kateyâs devotion to Nelson buoys the pup even as he worries his home may be falling apart.
But there are few things Nelson likes better than to follow a scent, and one day he follows his nose and gets lost . . . very lost. Though he searches frantically for Kateyâand she for himâNelson canât seem to find his way home, and he soon realizes that if heâs ever to see his great love again, he must make his way on his own and try to survive in the wild.
Over the course of eight years, Roam follows Nelson as he crosses the country searching for his family. For a time he rides shotgun with a truck driver named Thatcher, then he lives in the woods with a pack of wolves. A terrible accident takes his hind leg, but Nelsonâs strength and longing to find Katey keep him alive. Escaping death in a shelter, Nelson grows into an old dog with a cynical eye and a world-weary demeanor, but underneath it all, a fearless and courageous spirit. After all, he believes that one day heâll make it home . . . and maybe, just maybe, he will. . . .
Much more than the story of one dogâs incredible journey, this is a deeply moving story of survival and enduring love, which once again confirms the unbreakable bond between humans and their best friends. In the tradition of The Art of Racing in the Rain and The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Roam is an unforgettable tale of love lost and found, the trials that test families, and an affirmation that no matter how far or how long you may travel, thereâs always a place you can call home.
Born under a sparkling crescent moon, Nelson is a bright-eyed, inquisitive half beagle, half poodle. He lives with Katey and Don, newlyweds whose marriage is straining under the pressures of domesticity, but Kateyâs devotion to Nelson buoys the pup even as he worries his home may be falling apart.
But there are few things Nelson likes better than to follow a scent, and one day he follows his nose and gets lost . . . very lost. Though he searches frantically for Kateyâand she for himâNelson canât seem to find his way home, and he soon realizes that if heâs ever to see his great love again, he must make his way on his own and try to survive in the wild.
Over the course of eight years, Roam follows Nelson as he crosses the country searching for his family. For a time he rides shotgun with a truck driver named Thatcher, then he lives in the woods with a pack of wolves. A terrible accident takes his hind leg, but Nelsonâs strength and longing to find Katey keep him alive. Escaping death in a shelter, Nelson grows into an old dog with a cynical eye and a world-weary demeanor, but underneath it all, a fearless and courageous spirit. After all, he believes that one day heâll make it home . . . and maybe, just maybe, he will. . . .
Much more than the story of one dogâs incredible journey, this is a deeply moving story of survival and enduring love, which once again confirms the unbreakable bond between humans and their best friends. In the tradition of The Art of Racing in the Rain and The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Roam is an unforgettable tale of love lost and found, the trials that test families, and an affirmation that no matter how far or how long you may travel, thereâs always a place you can call home.
Editions
Hardcover
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1 edition from Atria Books (November 1, 2011)
9781451632903 | details & prices | 306 pages | 6.00 × 9.25 × 1.25 in. | 0.95 lbs | List price $22.00
About: They say you never forget your first love .
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Paperback
Reprint edition from Atria Books (August 14, 2012)
9781451632910 | details & prices | 306 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $20.99
This edition also contains Roam: A Novel With Music
This edition also contains Roam: A Novel With Music
Library
Large print edition from Center Point Pub (March 1, 2012)
9781611733280 | details & prices | 367 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.18 lbs | List price $34.95
This edition also contains Roam: A Novel With Music
About: They say you never forget your first love.
This edition also contains Roam: A Novel With Music
About: They say you never forget your first love.
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