| An extraterrestrial species adopted Earth and chose the human species to sponsor. The aliens co-evolved with humans, adapting to each generation's wants and desires for companionship, thus becoming the domesticated dog of the modern world.
Haint and Amanda live in the aftermath of a cataclysmic environmental disaster, where the remaining humans and dogs have organized into "breed tribes". Humans and dogs are now completely dependent on each other for survival. The Weimaraner village where Haint and Amanda live is faced with the life threatening crisis of low water levels. Amanda is chosen to travel through hostile territory and negotiate for water. During the journey, Haint wrestles with the impending arrival of the 'mother ship' which signals experimental failure and a heartwrenching choice for all the dog species. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 0 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 50 % Animal Story Yes Kind of animal - dog Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's If magical mental powers: - can see into the future Main Adversary Identity: - Male Alien Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - near future (later in 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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