This book is taking place when the germans and the russians do not get along. Specifically, this book is centered around the great country of russia with the protagonist, a year old boy named mikhail and his family, living out in a house in the middle of nowhere. Saving zasha in the book saving zasha characters, plot, and theme are impacted by the setting. Saving zasha by randi barrow scholastic books for kids.
Saving zasha written by the brilliant randi barrow, tells of mikhail s inspirational journey to save the last german shepherd in russia, zasha. Saving zasha by randi barrow summary randi barrow inti. Just after wwii ends, yearold mikhail finds a beautiful ge. Saving zasha is a wonderful book 1010 1 reply ryanl20 friday, october 16, 2015 at 3.
I really loved this book and the audio was well done. Finding zasha by randi barrow nook book ebook barnes. Saving zasha 2011 read online free book by randi barrow in. Publishers weekly mikhail s first person account will grab readers with the physical details of training and protecting his beloved pet as well as the history of the devastating war and its aftermath.
Mikhail s father went to the war and doesnt come back until the end of the book. Mikhail helps the man onto his horse and back to his home where his mother, little sister rina and older brother nikolai run to his aid. Saving zasha by randi barrow 9781407148786paperback. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of saving zasha by randi barrow. Well in saving zasha that is what happens to mikhail and his family, this leads to them keeping. Saving zasha by randi barrow published by scholastic inc. The story is about two young boys, mikhail and nikolai, trying to keep a german shephard a secret in vasily, russia.
Smart, obedient zasha immediately wins the hearts of mikhail and his family, and. Summary 4 all of katias gossip around town fired up these guys that there was a dog at makhails house. The war so devastated this country that it left an indelible scar on both the soul and land of these beleaguered people. Mikhail is living a more calmer life now that the war has finished but stumbles upon a new encounter in his life. Mikhail, his mother, sister rina, 9, and older brother nicolai, 15, take the mans body to the police to report his death, but now the question is what to do with zasha, the dog. In the book, saving zasha, by randi barrow, we find ourselves in russia at the conclusion of world war 2. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. In saving his best friend, mikhail will face some of lifes hardest lessons, hate, forgiveness, hope and love. I think this book is great to read because its a real touching story for all who have a mans bestfriend. The second world war has just ended and year old mikhail stumbles across a dying man and his german shepherd dog zasha in the. Jan 01, 20 world war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. His father is still in the military and mikhails family does not know when the father will return. Saving zasha has all the makings of an exciting, nailbiting adventure story for any reader who likes good historical fiction andor a great dog story.
Saving zasha by randi barrow by andy bird downeast dog. World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying m. One of the main events is that mikhail found a man with a dog. I loved mikhail s struggle to be the one who keeps zasha safe, teaching him responsibility and courage. Specifically, this book is centered around the great country of russia with the protagonist, a year old boy named mikhail and his family. But mikhails rival, katia, is determined to find the dog she is sure hes hiding. Its dangerous some say traitorous to own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive. Mikhail meat zasha out in the woods when he was taking his horse out for a good ole trout. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. His father is still in the military and mikhail s family does not know when the father will return. It is a finely wrought debut novel for randi barrow and she has created a realistic situation and characters in a book that is sure to win over many middle grade readers. Saving zasha by randi barrow audiobook download christian. Saving zasha is a childrens novel about a boy and a dog set in postworld war ii russia. Jan 01, 2011 world war ii has just ended when mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. World war ii has just ended, and although germany was defeated there is still anger and hatred toward all things german including german shepherds. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an outlawed dog. But mikhail s rival, katia, is determined to find the dog she is sure hes. World war ii has just ended when mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. There is a man nearby who is trying to breed a russian superdog and would love to add a german shepherd to the breed.
Saving zasha by randi barrow in epub, fb3, txt download ebook. These questions can help facilitate a class discussion on the books plot, structure, and themes. In 1945 russia, those who own german shepherds are considered traitors, but thirteenyearold mikhail and his family are. Just after wwii ends, yearold mikhail finds a beautiful german shepherd named zasha and her owner, petr, in the woods near his small. Well, the main character, mikhail discovers a german shepherd when a dying man stumbles through his familys woods. Zasha comes into the book when mikhail is riding his horse and a hurt man comes into view. Will this young boy be able to keep zasha a secret. These questions can help facilitate a class discussion on the book s plot, structure, and themes. The main characters are mikhail, the middle child and zasha the german shepherd. I loved mikhail s struggle to be the one who keeps. In postwwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Its dangeroussome say traitorousto own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive.
At the end of world war ii, yearold mikhail finds a german shepherd in the russian woods near his home. Mikhail s family decides to keep zasha a secret from the rest of the townspeople and vows to hide and protect her. World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail finds a dying man and his german shepherd, zasha, in the woods. Saving zasha is the story of a boy named mikhail, his family, and zasha, the german shepherd he finds on their farm in russia. Well, by now all three kids are in love with her, and even their mother has some affection for the beautiful dog and so it is decided that they will keep zasha, but make sure she is well hidden from prying eyes. World war ii has just ended when thirteenyearold mikhail. The writer does a good job describing the russian peoples hardships right after the war. In post wwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed. Sep 26, 2015 saving zasha by randi barrow in epub, fb3, txt download e book.
Saving zasha by randi barrow by andy bird downeast dog news. But mikhail s rival, katia, is determined to find the dog she is sure hes hiding. Russia not allowing anything in german in russia zasha is a perfect a example because she is from germany and people want to steel her because they want to kill her or sell her. Mikhail must keep zasha a secret for her own good while dealing with his own family. The book also suggests that having a german shepherd at the time was almost traitorous. Saving zasha in postwwii russia, one boy dares to save an entire race of outlawed dogs the german shepherd. No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your. As the main character, mikhail and his familly learns that dogs were used. Mikhail soon finds out katias own secret and then with the help of a russian exsoldier who is training dogs, keeps zasha safe from those that mean her harm. Basically the main characters are mikhail, nikolai, mama, rina, dimitri, katia, irina irvan, petr, and obviously, zasha, the german shepherd. Jan 04, 20 saving zasha has all the makings of an exciting, nailbiting adventure story for any reader who likes good historical fiction andor a great dog story.
Saving zasha by randi barrow nook book ebook barnes. Saving zasha saving zasha audiobook, by randi barrow. They get the man inside and clean him up and help him get comfortable. Praise for saving zasha barrows novel is quick reading yet weighty, and captures the prejudices and aftereffects of war. Saving zasha 2011 read online free book by randi barrow. Finding zasha is randi barrows first attempt at historical childrens fiction. Listen to saving zasha audiobook by randi barrow and roger. Zasha is a german dog and people thought if it was a german dog it was like the germans the enemy.
Saving zasha is about this boy named mikhail in the 1940s right after world war ii has just ended. Theme the theme of this book is historical fiction. If you like reading stories that are history animal loving, then this is definitely the book for you. Saving zasha, by randi barrow scholastic, 2011 recommended for ages 10 and up. The book saving zasha,by randi barrow, is a very exceptional book that shows the life of those affected by the aftermath of ww2. Saving zasha is about this boy mikhail and his family. Saving zasha by randi barrow overdrive rakuten overdrive. When mikhail is out in the woods one afternoon, he finds an injured soldier and his dog a german shepherd named zasha. The passion mikhail shows for zasha is so admiring. Jan 28, 20 the main characters are mikhail, the middle child and zasha the german shepherd. Even though the war is over, conditions are still difficult in russia and if you are a dog, especially a german.
Vast agricultural areas ended up as scorched earth. Nicolai is mikhail s older brother and rina is mikhail s little sister. The characters are impacted because mikhail and his family are impacted when they became deeply in love with their new dog zasha. Its dangerous some say treasonous to own a german dog after germany attacked russia, so mikhail must keep zasha a secret to keep her alive. At the same time, a soldier named dimitri is breeding a new russian dog at a nearby farm.
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