Who is the main character in some kind of courage?
Who is the main character in some kind of courage?
Gemeinhart (The Honest Truth) delivers another emotional page-turner in this gripping historical novel about 12-year-old orphan Joseph Johnson. It’s 1890 in Washington State, and Joseph’s beloved horse, Sarah, has been sold by the unscrupulous alcoholic who took him in after his father’s death.
Where does Dan Gemeinhart live?
Washington state
What is the theme of good dog?
This is a beautiful, heartwrenching novel, but quite traumatic and dark for elementary students with its themes about dog abuse, child abuse and dog fighting.
Why did Dan Gemeinhart write the honest truth?
I chose to write it that way, because I think it’s important and worthwhile. And I am so, so happy and so, so grateful that I get the opportunity to see this story on the shelves of beautiful bookstores all across the northwest. I know Mark would have loved that. So I hope the world likes The Honest Truth.
What is the theme of the honest truth?
A major theme in the novel is therefore the concept of friendship and loyalty; the friendship between Mark and Jessie and the friendship between Mark and his beloved dog, Beau. The Honest Truth is a moving story about a young boy’s rediscovery of the will to live, even in the face of terrible odds.
What genre is the honest truth?
Novel
Does Bo die in the honest truth?
Because he won’t leave Mark’s side, Beau attempts to follow. But ice causes Beau to lose his footing, and he vanishes from sight. Miraculously, Mark is able to rescue his friend from certain death, and still they climb higher.
What grade level is the honest truth?
The Honest Truth
| Interest Level | Reading Level | ATOS |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 – 8 | Grades 2 – 4 | 4.0 |
Who is the main character in the honest truth?
Mark
What does the honest truth mean?
If someone claims that something is the honest truth, they wish to sound extra-sincere about something.
Is the honest truth a movie?
The Honest Truth (Short 2016) – IMDb.
What is the name of the dog in the honest truth?
Beau
How many pages are in the honest truth?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780545665742 |
|---|---|
| Pages: | 240 |
| Sales rank: | 741 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d) |
| Lexile: | 550L (what’s this?) |
Who wrote the honest truth?
Dan Gemeinhart
What is the conflict in the honest truth?
The conflict in this book is that Mark wants to climb a mount Rainier which was a promise he made to his grandpa. But he is not in good physical health. Mark has cancer and before he can receive the life saving treatment he runs away to complete his promise he made to his grandpa and to confront his fear of death.
How many chapters are in the honest truth?
26 chapters
When was the honest truth published?
Oct
Did the honest truth win any awards?
About the Book: The Honest Truth. Longlisted for the North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award Moving On category. BookPage’s Children’s Top Pick for February 2015.
How many books has Dan Gemeinhart written?
Welcome to the website of author Dan Gemeinhart! I’m the author of five novels for young readers: The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Good Dog, Scar Island, Some Kind of Courage and The Honest Truth.
Where did Dan Gemeinhart start his teaching career?
We taught for awhile in Cairo, Egypt, where we rode camels and climbed the pyramids (before being chased off by some guys with machine guns). After Egypt, we moved to Wenatchee, Washington, where I got a dream job as a librarian. My wife is a high school English teacher in nearby Cashmere, where we live.
Has Dan Gemeinhart won any awards?
DAN GEMEINHART, THE HONEST TRUTH His latest heartwarming novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise was named a 2019 Parents’ Choice Award Gold Medal Winner.
Who is Mark’s best friend in the honest truth?
Jessie
What is the meaning of honest?
honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person. showing uprightness and fairness: honest dealings. sincere; frank: an honest face. genuine or unadulterated: honest commodities. respectable; having a good reputation: an honest name.