I am Rebel
This book club is for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9)
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“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.
Text copyright © Ross Montgomery
Illustrations copyright © Keith Robinson
Publisher: Walker Books
Print Length: 305 pages
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I am Rebel - Reviews
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
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
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
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