Books like saving zasha

This book is taking place when the germans and the russians do not get along. Randi barrow is back with another gripping heroic world war ii story about a boy and his best friend, a german shepherd. Its dangerous some say treasonous to own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive. It is a finely wrought debut novel for randi barrow and she has created a realistic situation and characters in a book that is sure to win over many middle grade readers. When german soldiers surround the city and cut off all supply lines, life becomes more difficult for everyone living.

World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. Fiction in post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an outlawed dog. Even though the war is over, conditions are still difficult in russia and if you are a dog, especially a german. Shes a beautiful german shepard and that is a problem in russian just after wwii has ended. Specifically, this book is centered around the great country of russia with the protagonist, a year old boy named mikhail and his family, living out in a house in the middle of nowhere. Saving zasha by randi barrow by andy bird downeast dog. The characters are impacted because mikhail and his family are impacted when they became deeply in love with their new dog zasha. My son read finding zasha first, and is now reading saving zasha. Saving zasha takes place in post world war ii russia where almost all of the dogs have died due to the war.

All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Saving zasha is a childrens novel about a boy and a dog set in postworld war ii russia. Speaking in a plausible firstperson voice, 12yearold ivan, a talented concertina player, begins the war living in leningrad. Finding zasha by randi barrow nook book ebook barnes. Saving zasha is the story of a boy named mikhail, his family, and zasha, the german shepherd he finds on their farm in russia.

Finding zasha saving zasha 2 book set 2014 notable social studies trade books for young people publishers should contact email protected 2 notable social studies trade books for young people 2014. Saving zasha by randi barrow scholastic books for kids. The book was a really good book i would like to read it over and over. Randi barrow is an attorney and amateur historian, who has also published adult nonfiction. Saving zasha, by randi barrow scholastic, 2011 recommended for ages 10 and up. My 9 yr old son loves the books so much that he cant stop reading, i have to force him to put it away and turn out the light. The main characters motivation is clearly zasha and that was something i admired. Saving zasha is realisticfiction book with many great details. I like the way the author writes and i can easily follow the story. World war ii has just ended when mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. Dimitri, too, has suspicions of zashas existence, and would like nothing more than to add her to his breeding program. I also liked the book because i like history and i like books about dogs.

Jan 04, 20 saving zasha has all the makings of an exciting, nailbiting adventure story for any reader who likes good historical fiction andor a great dog story. Oct 04, 2015 saving zashahas won numerous awards, including being selected as one of the best childrens books of the year 2012 by the childrens book committee, being selected to be included in the iracbc childrens choice list for 2012, and winning the parents choice award, spring 2011, in the historical fiction category. Saving zasha by randi barrow nook book ebook barnes. Saving zasha by randi barrow by andy bird downeast dog news. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an outlawed dog. Saving zasha and millions of other books are available for instant access. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed. Saving zasha 2011 read online free book by randi barrow. These questions can help facilitate a class discussion on the book s plot, structure, and themes. Jan 01, 2011 world war ii has just ended when mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. Saving zasha free pdf, epub, fb3, txt books library. Saving zasha in the book saving zasha characters, plot, and theme are impacted by the setting. This book gives outstanding vocabulary and a good idea of what to imagine in your head. If you know any readers who enjoy reading books about pets and dont mind the historical fiction setting, they might.

I think students will like this story set in russia after wwii. It makes this story sound like where the red fern grows or old yeller. The book saving zasha,by randi barrow, is a very exceptional book that shows the life of those affected by the aftermath of ww2. In 1941, the germans began the long, bloody siege on leningrad. So many dogs were lost in combat, to starvation, and in the slaughter of german dogs that the country is in dire need of every kind of dog. In postwwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd. Dog books are popular with boys and girls, and we especially like a book with a dog that is a survivor. It is a unique book with many interesting facts and a fantastic narrative overall. Mikhails inspiring journey to save his best friend, the last german shepherd in russia, forces him to face some of lifes hardest lessons about war. I was therefore excited to read her newest novel, finding zasha, a prequel to saving zasha. Aug 16, 20 nevertheless, i decided to read those books and actually ended up liking them more than i thought i would. This novel, finding zasha, is actually a prequel to the earlier work. Well, randi barrow has written a prequel that pretty much answers those two questions. At the same time, a soldier named dimitri is breeding a new russian dog at a nearby farm.

Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. Dimitri, too, has suspicions of zasha s existance, and would like nothing more than to add her to his breeding program. When dogs entered her life a dozen years ago, the effect was profound. How to catch a bogle by catherine jinks with illustrations by sarah watts book trailer duration. Saving zasha takes place in russia in the 1945 when world war two was happening. I am happy that i picked saving zasha as one of my books to read.

Saving zasha by randi barrow paperback book, 256 pages see other available editions description in postwwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd world war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. Saving zasha by randi barrow published by scholastic inc. But mikhails rival, katia, is determined to find the dog she is sure hes hiding. The family faces threats from dog stealers, a nosy neighborhood girl, and must keep zasha a secret.

Saving zasha by randi barrow in epub, fb3, txt download ebook. Jan 01, 20 dimitri, too, has suspicions of zashas existance, and would like nothing more than to add her to his breeding program. Saving zasha is a heartwarming story about a boy and a dog. Ive always been a sucker for dog books, thats why i choose to read saving zasha. Sep 26, 2015 saving zasha by randi barrow in epub, fb3, txt download ebook. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Its dangeroussome say traitorousto own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive. Mikhail meat zasha out in the woods when he was taking his horse out for a good ole trout. This effort will especially appeal to readers of saving zasha, but those who enjoy historical fiction will also find it to be an engaging read. Jan 28, 20 saving zasha, in my opinion was an excellent book. When mikhail sees zasha, he knows this means trouble. Are you the kind of person that feels sorry or cries if an animal a dog perhaps is hurt or killed. Will this young boy be able to keep zasha a secret.

Saving zasha in postwwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd. No spoiler alerts so you need to tread the book because it is really good mkay. Mikhail must keep zasha a secret for her own good while dealing with his own family. Its dangerous some say traitorous to own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive. It was very touching and gave an insight to what it would have been like living in times of war. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Set in the middle of world war ii russia, finding zasha is another pageturner, filled with adventure, danger, and yes, adorable german author randi barrows debut novel, saving zasha, was one of my favorite historical fiction titles of 2011, and was. I like how the author demonstrated us at the very beginning of the book the special bond mikhail and zasha instantly had. When mikhail and his family encounter zasha, they decide they want to keep her. Nevertheless, i decided to read those books and actually ended up liking them more than i thought i would. Dimitri, too, has suspicions of zashas existance, and would like nothing more than to add her to his breeding program. Saving zasha by randi barrow books, resources, supplies. These questions can help facilitate a class discussion on the books plot, structure, and themes.

Mar 23, 2011 when mikhail sees zasha, he knows this means trouble. Saving zasha, her first childrens book, was inspired and informed by her canine friends. Finding zasha begins with the september 1941 siege of leningrad. Saving zasha has all the makings of an exciting, nailbiting adventure story for any reader who likes good historical fiction andor a great dog story. Zasha is a german dog and people thought if it was a german dog it was like the germans the enemy. Basically the main characters are mikhail, nikolai, mama, rina. Jordyn lyles nevermind finding zasha is a prequel to saving zasha and is like zashas. Barrow obviously loves dogs and clearly understands the emotional connection one can have with a puppy or adult dog.

I dont know how much of this book is true, but it claims that many dogs were killed during wwii due to starvation or being used against the enemy. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller. It was an easy read but with such complicated concepts. Its one of the first books i didnt want to put down. This book is really great and you should read it if you are a dog lover if you are a dog lover or a war lover and love wwii then this is your kind of book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saving zasha. The zasha book series by randi barrow includes books finding zasha and saving zasha. At other times, especially near the conclusion, the effects of the war become muted, lessening both the impact and the believability of the story. Saving zasha by randi barrow summary randi barrow inti. Hell have to compete with the armed dog thieves who are also on her trail. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd. World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a. In a prequel to saving zasha 2011, barrow provides a mildly harrowing depiction of life in russia during world war ii.