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The loner follows a quiet path of hope as an orphaned boy drifts from job to job across the countryside. When he encounters a family devoted to raising sheep, he finds companionship in their dogs and the quiet rhythm of shepherd life. Through this unexpected friendship, the boy learns the true meaning of home and community, discovering that kindness can be found with the people—and animals—who care for others.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ester Wier
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