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Some Kind of Courage Hardcover – January 26, 2016

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Saddle up for a life-defining, death-defying adventure.

Joseph Johnson has lost just about everyone he's ever loved. He lost his pa in an accident. He lost his ma and his little sister to sickness. And now, he's lost his pony-fast, fierce, beautiful Sarah, taken away by a man who had no right to take her.Joseph can sure enough get her back, though. The odds are stacked against him, but he isn't about to give up. He will face down deadly animals, dangerous men, and the fury of nature itself on his quest to be reunited with the only family he has left.Because Joseph Johnson may have lost just about everything. But he hasn't lost hope. And he hasn't lost the fire in his belly that says he's getting his Sarah back-no matter what.The critically acclaimed author of The Honest Truth returns with a poignant, hopeful, and action-packed story about hearts that won't be tamed... and spirits that refuse to be broken.
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    Scholastic Press
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    January 26, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0545665779
  10. ISBN-13
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Praise for The Honest Truth:An Amazon.com Best Book of the Month (February)A Kids' Indie Next Pick (Winter '14-'15)*"An emotionally hard-hitting survival story... a gripping page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"A heartbreaking, moving novel that makes you want to embrace the boy at its center and hold him close." -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s"Debut author Gemeinhart has pulled off an impressive combination of suspenseful adventure thriller and cancer narrative... Touching but unsentimental, this is a deeply moving adventure." -- Booklist"Gemeinhart presents a rousingly riveting two-hanky read." -- Kirkus Reviews"Writer/librarian Dan Gemeinhart has taken great care to craft a believable and poignant tale of steely resolve and undying friendship. Reluctant readers will especially enjoy the forward-moving adventure, and dog lovers will be thrilled with this truly magnificent tale of "boy loves dog" (and vice versa)... an outstanding debut novel." -- Bookpage"Gemeinhart... has crafted an extraordinary story about savoring life and exploring the meanings of strength." -- Alaska Airlines Magazine

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Dan Gemeinhart is a teacher-librarian and father of three daughters. His debut novel, The Honest Truth, was a New York Times Editors' Choice selection, an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month, and an Indie Next List pick. His follow-up, Some Kind of Courage, was met with critical acclaim, garnering two starred reviews. Dan lives with his family in Cashmere, Washington. Visit him at dangemeinhart.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (January 26, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545665779
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545665773
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
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Hi! I live in a small town smack dab in the middle of Washington state with my wife and three young daughters. I was lucky and grateful to be a teacher-librarian in an elementary school for 13 years, where I got to share awesome books with awesome kids. I love camping, cooking and traveling. I also play guitar (badly) and read (constantly). My house is always a mess. I am really pretty darn happy.

I've written five middle grade novels: THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF COYOTE SUNRISE, GOOD DOG, SCAR ISLAND, THE HONEST TRUTH, and SOME KIND OF COURAGE.

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Tess Eggleston
5.0 out of 5 stars he left you hanging like one of my beloved 1970's soap operas
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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Historical fiction is generally not a genre that my boy students tend to gravitate to, despite it being one of my personal favorites. I had as a mentor text growing up WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS, after all. Some Kind of Courage is sure to change my readers' minds: girl readers, boy readers, reluctant readers...You name the reader, Dan Gemeinhart has written one heck of a tale for them! I could not put it down. At the end of each chapter, he left you hanging like one of my beloved 1970's soap operas. What's going to happen next? Indians, you say? A bear? A woman alone birthing a baby? A canoe going down rapids...and its occupants can't swim, you say? Sign me up! This teacher-librarian-author knows how to hook kids (and adults) and reel 'em in!

Tucked cleverly throughout the book are Ma and Pa's truisms, quiet whisperings from beyond the grave that serve as Joseph's touchstones-and will surely serve as its readers' guiding stars, too. In fact, Beers' and Probst's Six Signposts from Notice and Note pop up throughout the pages like a game of Whack-a-Mole. I cannot WAIT to book talk this one to my class on Monday and tell them that this will be our March Book Club Choice (for boys' only). Surely the groans from my girls will be heard in space. My only solace is in knowing that the girls will voraciously read Some Kind of Courage just like the boys will.

Welcome to the exclusive club of historical fiction titles that are sure to grab you by the throat and not let you go until the very last page, Some Kind of Courage. Where the Red Fern Grows will show you around.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent.
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That seems like an unlikely adjective for a book, but that is the word that came to me when describing this book. I could also say gripping, meaningful, glorious, enthralling, and they would all fit.
The writing is beautiful, and the voice of the main character, Joseph, rings true. This is a love story about a boy and his horse, a boy and his friend, a boy and his mama and papa. A boy with integrity, honor, and a mission.
I laughed, I cried, and I didn't want it to end.
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Lynnda Ell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for boys' summer reading pleasure
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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Some Kind of Courage is a perfect summer reading book for boys 8-12 years old. It's high adventure, heart stopping scenes, humorous events and challenges any boy would understand. The 12-year-old orphan has courage and honor in the face of betrayal. He leans on the things he learned from his parents to find his way through a long journey to recover his pony. I like this book so much I have already bought a copy for my grandsons in one family and plan to buy another one for the other set in my family. Even if you are not a pre-teen boy, I recommend that you buy a copy and enjoy the story. It's just that good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars some kind of courage
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1- I love how this book has so many twists and turns it has great characters and plot
2- I suggest this book for 9-11 year olds or level V in reading.
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Elizabeth Winters
4.0 out of 5 stars "Hatchet" for lovers of westerns.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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After reading this story that will be loved by those who liked Hatchet, I will be using for a school book club. Great for reluctant boy readers.
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Mark Decker
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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I absolutely loved this book! It kept my interest and had me in tears at the end. I am a teacher and this is a required read for my students this year. When I started reading this book, I had no idea this book took place in the area I grew up. I am from Ellensburg, Wa, and was able to envision all the places the main character traveled throughout the book and really enjoyed traveling back in time with the character. I can't wait to read more from this author!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a really fun book
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020
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It's such an adventures book. It has lots of sad happy and exciting parts. It has lots of twist, ups and downs. should be called a roller coaster of courage. we listen to it on audio in the car on a trip and my brothers were going crazy. then it had a happy ending.
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Teacher-Gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't think I would like this book with it's coloquial Western jargon
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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I didn't think I would like this book with it's coloquial Western jargon, but after chapter 3 I was hooked and couldn't put it down until I found out if sweet Sarah would be reunited with Justin. Although it says for grades 5-8 on reviews, I would give this book to any 4th or 5th grader, with a box of tissue. Just loved how Geimeinhart made me laugh and sob. Truly deserves the 5 stars. I rarely give 5 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered promptly as always
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
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Book was delivered promptly and it's the one my granddaughter will love
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story and we'll written
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Read the first half of the book for my daughter and she read the remaining story in her own. First such book she read on her own. Happy about the entire experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
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