Hurry Home, Candy facts for kids
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| Author | Meindert DeJong |
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| Illustrator | Maurice Sendak |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Realistic fiction |
| Published | 1953 Harper & Row |
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| Pages | 256 |
| Awards | Newbery Honor |
| ISBN | 978-0060214869 |
Hurry Home, Candy is a heartwarming children's novel written by Meindert DeJong. It tells the exciting story of a brave little dog. The famous artist Maurice Sendak drew the pictures for the book. It was first published in 1953. In 1954, it received a special award called the Newbery Honor. Many schools and libraries still recommend this book today.
The Story of Candy
This book is all about a young dog named Candy. You get to see the world through his eyes. Candy goes through many big changes in his life. Some parts are sad, and some are very happy.
At the beginning, Candy is separated from his mother. He finds himself on a cold kitchen floor. There is always a scary broom nearby. Later, Candy finds a new home. He becomes a much-loved pet to two small children. But then, he gets separated from them too.
The rest of the story follows Candy's journey. He tries to survive on his own. His biggest wish is to find his way back to his new family. It's a tale of courage and hope.
