I Am Rebel - by Ross Montgomery

About the Book

"Rebel is a good dog. He loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom--until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king's men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it's too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog's perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain on his loyal mission"--

Book Synopsis

A #1 New York Times bestseller!

The Letter for the King meets The Incredible Journey in this story of one dog's quest to save the human he loves.

I'm Tom's dog, and he's my human. We belong to each other.

Rebel is a good dog. He loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner, Tom--until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king's men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it's too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog's perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain on his loyal mission, I Am Rebel holds sure appeal for fans of I, Cosmo; When the Sky Falls; and War Horse.

Review Quotes

A rollicking adventure, a tale of courage and faith, and the triumphant story of the special bond between a dog and his boy. A fast, fun, and sometimes frightening read, Rebel's story will resonate with dog lovers of all ages.
--Pete Hautman, National Book Award winner and author of Answers to Dog

Ross Montgomery has crafted a page-turner that will keep the noses of young readers glued to the pages in the same manner as the hero dog's nose is glued to the trail. I Am Rebel has the capacity to spark rich conversations about loyalty, sacrifice, friendship, and society.
--Kenneth M. Cadow, author of Kirkus Prize winner and National Book Award Finalist Gather

Devotion permeates this tale of a small dog who's swept up in a peasants' revolt against a greedy king . . . Heartwarming fare for young pet owners who feel the love and loyalty going both ways.
--Kirkus Reviews

Montgomery writes Rebel as the quintessential canine: aloof at times, but dedicated. Humor is found in Rebel's enduring optimism, both of the world and of his situation, in comparison to the worldview of other animals. This is an easy pitch to readers who enjoy animal adventure stories. Recommend to dog lovers and fans of Pax (2016), by Sara Pennypacker.
--Booklist

About the Author

Ross Montgomery is the award-winning author of several acclaimed novels, including The Midnight Guardians. He is also the author of the picture books Ten Delicious Teachers, Penguin Huddle, and Ant Party, all illustrated by Sarah Warburton, and Space Tortoise and The Building Boy, both illustrated by David Litchfield. He lives in London with his wife and their cat, Fun Bobby.