In the vast and unforgiving Australian Outback, a magnificent Irish Wolfhound named Finn endures what no creature should: the cruelty of a traveling circus. Born to champion bloodlines in England and shipped across the world as a puppy, Finn's gentle nature makes him perfect for the ring and perfect for suffering. When he finally breaks free from his chains, he must draw on instincts his breeding never accounted for to survive the desert, the heat, and his own hunters. This is not merely a boy's adventure tale. It is a meditation on what we owe to those who love us unconditionally, and whether such loyalty can survive betrayal. A. J. Dawson wrote this novel in 1908, and its emotional power has not diminished. The reunion that awaits at the end is earned through every mile of suffering that precedes it.
