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From School Library Journal Grade 1-3-While a storm rages at sea, young Paul stays inside his coastal home and yearns for a dog of his own. When a fishing boat founders nearby, he assists his father and other villagers in a rescue; lo and behold, a dog named Johnny is onboard, and Paul resolves to save it. You guessed it: Paul succeeds and the crew decides that he deserves to keep Johnny as his own. While the story is a tad trite, the illustrations are lively and highly evocative of storm-whipped sea and spray. Rendered in muted sepia tones, the artfully depicted scenes sweep across double pages and breathe life into a drama that is otherwise curiously wooden.Mary Ann Carcich, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description Nine-year-old Paul wants a dog and he proves himself worthy when he courageously rescues a dog stranded in a fishing boat during a storm. Review Rescue at Sea is a superbly written tribute to the perseverance of the human spirit; and Ulrike Heyne's illustrations excellently chronicles this inspiring story with every page. -- ForeWord Magazine About the Author Hanel was born in Fulda, Germany and now lives in Hamburg.Heyne was born in Dresden, Germany. She studied fashion illustration and graphic design in Munich, and worked for many years in advertising agencies. She also taught drawing and painting.