by Cynthia DeFelice
Erik is preparing for his first-ever hunting trip when he learns that his parents are being deployed to Iraq. A few days later, Erik is shipped off to North Dakota to live with Big Darrell and Oma, grandparents he barely knows.
When Erik rescues a dog that’s been stuck by a porcupine, Big Darrell says Erik can’t keep him. But Erik has already named her Quill and can’t bear to give her up. He decides to run away, taking the dog and a shotgun, certain that they can make it on their own out on the prairie.
In this story of adventure and survival, Erik learns about the challenges and satisfactions of living off the land, the power of family secrets, and the pain of losing what you love.
| Author | Cynthia DeFelice |
| Director | Bruce Coville |
| Length | 3 hrs and 45 minutes |
| © Copyright | 2011 Cynthia DeFelice |
| ℗ Audio Copyright | 2018 Full Cast Audio |
Meet the Cast: |
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| Cynthia DeFelice | Narrator |
| Anthony Cawley | Erik |
| Karis Wiggins | Oma |
| David Baker | Big Darrell |
| Carmen Crafts | Mom |
| Mark Austin | Dad |
| Bruce Coville | Mr. Holt and Dr. Bob |
| Daniel Bostick | Man in Barn and Mike Duvochin |
Reviews:
“A rare boy-and-his-gun story that accepts a hunting culture instead of demonizing the tool.” – Kirkus
“Themes of accepting change and learning to let go are woven into this winning tale of boy and dog.” ― School Library Journal
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Nominated for Children’s Choice Awards in seven states!
Listen to samples from this audiobook:
- Wild Life - Chapter 1 Full Cast Audio 11:09