Robert J Blake

When Maestro's accordion gets stuck in a tire and then rolls into the sewers of Paris, two dogs give chase.

Johnny has wanted to help Pa and their dog Swift hunt for the winter's meat almost since he was born, but when a grizzly's lightning attack mangles Pa's leg, Johnny and Swift have to make their way through the forest and down the river to bring back help--and a wounded bear attacks with no warning.

Poems reflecting the points of view of three pioneer children describe their family's journey from Kentucky to Oregon.