Paintings from the Cave: Three Novellas -- Gary Paulsen

<p>Jake, Jojo, and Jamie, all 12-year-olds. Jake lives in a neighborhood controlled by violence and fear. He meets a sculptor across the street, and his eyes are opened to another world. Jojo is closer to her three dogs than to her foster family. When Jojo tries to help another girl who needs a friend, the dogs know what to do. Jamie and his older brother, Eric, are alone in the world, but Jamie's way with art and dogs helps them find a home.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Gary Paulsen<br><b>Publisher:</b> Rh Childrens Books<br><b>Published:</b> 09/11/2012<br><b>Pages:</b> 176<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780553494662<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade Plus<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>146230 / Paintings from the Cave: Three Novellas<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2012 pg. 80 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>GARY PAULSEN is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people. His most recent books are <i>Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Lawn Boy Returns; Woods Runner; Notes from the Dog; Mudshark; Lawn Boy; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day; The Time Hackers;</i> and <i>The Amazing Life of Birds (The Twenty-Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leech)</i>.</p></p>