Thunder from the Sea

Posted by Sheila in DogEared on March 24, 2010
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BOOK NAME: Thunder from the Sea
AUTHOR: Joan Hiatt Harlow

Caution: this book will have you wanting to give your dog a great big bear hug!
Have you ever had the feeling that you didn’t know you needed a dog until you got one? Well, that is how the Murray family felt once they adopted Thunder.

Thunder wasn’t the only one adopted by the Murrays. They first adopted Tom Campbell when he was already 13 years old. Tom and his new dad spent their time fishing, which was quite a change from the farming that Tom was used to.

One day while they were out fishing, a storm came up suddenly. And with it came the miracle dog, Thunder, who is a beautiful Newfoundland canine which is native to the area. Then and there a legacy was born; one of a boy, a dog, and an adventure.

My favorite part of the book is when they need to get across the ice to get to the island doctor, and the ice begins to crack under them. Tom is forced to make rushed decisions that will have a long term effect on both his new dog and family. Fortunately, the Murrays now have Tom and Thunder to help them through this crisis. This is a very heart warming book that will make you love your dog all the more!

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Comments

  1. snartcookie
    March 24, 2010, 5:42 pm

    That does sounds like a heart warming stoire. I’d like to read thunder from the sea now.

  2. snartcookie
    March 24, 2010, 5:44 pm

    I wish i had that book also or even get it from the library.

  3. Hadesgirl11
    March 25, 2010, 4:39 pm

    looks like a boring book

  4. 2whitie
    March 25, 2010, 5:48 pm

    I read the begining of this and it tok all of my self control not to start bawling. It kinda remided me of the book Hachico Waits. It is about this loyal dog who sat by a train every day waiting for his master. one day his master dies and the dog stays until he goes to heaven. A ll good dog stories make you cry, because the bog dies every time.

  5. DolphinDreamz
    March 25, 2010, 8:51 pm

    This book has been sitting in my ‘yet to read’ pile gathering dust. Thank you for blogging about it! I will have to start reading it!

  6. MAGGAZ
    March 27, 2010, 11:00 am

    Ooooooo i read this book a long time ago. I remember the basic plot a nd i really liked it when i was done with it.
    ~MAGGAZ

  7. Talkativegirl
    March 28, 2010, 10:06 pm

    Looks nice. But does anyone die at the end?

  8. Emma
    March 29, 2010, 6:31 am

    I have a couple of things to say about this book:
    1: At the end of your report, ‘Love your dog even more (if possible).
    2: That is totally the book for me.
    3: I don’t have a dog.

  9. 2whitie
    March 29, 2010, 7:21 pm

    :D emma, me ethier, it is just so sad:( hey, if u could have a dog, what would it be and what would it’s name be?

  10. gingertail
    March 30, 2010, 1:19 pm

    thunder by the the sea is a great book!!! kinda sad though. thunder would be a great pet. WOOF

  11. BlueLip55
    April 5, 2010, 1:10 pm

    Wow! Now that you think of it, you’re blog makes me want to read the book!

  12. swimmer girl5
    April 6, 2010, 8:07 pm

    i read this book…. it was a long time ago……..

  13. swimmer girl5
    April 6, 2010, 8:09 pm

    i just finished reading Letters from Wolfie By Patti Sherlock. About the book….. Marks dog Wolfie is part malamute, part German shepherd, and all heart. Mark can hardly imagine life without his big, loving canine companion. But in 1969, the Vietnam War is still raging, and when Mark learns that the army needs scout dogs, he decides to send Wolfie. As his dad says, a smart dog like Wolfie could save a lot of soldiersasoldiers like Markas brother, Danny. Besides, it seems like the patriotic thing to do. Inspired by real events, this is a heartbreaking story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the complex meanings of patriotism.

  14. jindo2108
    April 11, 2010, 10:05 pm

    I read this! It was not my favorite….but pretty good.3 things:(sorry to copy you Emma!)
    1. this is a good book if you can’t find much else at your school libary(this was the senario for me)
    2. I have a dog named Rex that is jindo/German shepard. He is the product of 4 years of begging my parents for a dog.
    3. Dogs are the best animals on Earth! I love dogs!

  15. pinksmileysadi
    April 16, 2010, 9:34 pm

    sounds cool

  16. emshemie3
    May 17, 2010, 10:52 pm

    I read this book, too. It was quite some time ago, but I remember liking it.

  17. shadow66
    May 25, 2010, 8:31 am

    I want 2 read this sounds so good! I WISH I had a dog. I’ve been begginng my parents for one for 7 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. turbotot
    August 26, 2010, 1:17 pm

    Sounds good. Maybe I’ll read it. Already read the first 1. Star in the Storm Thats a good and heart warming booktoo!!!

  19. H2OGirl
    January 1, 2011, 7:39 pm

    I’m almost done with Thunder from the Sea and I LOVE it! I’m getting a Newfie puppy in a week!

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