Norah has crossed the ocean following the trail of her missing husband’s expedition and finds herself on a lush island paradise - a nameless, forgotten place, dotted with the remnants of a lost civilization. Please visit for more information about the awards and to see curriculum guides for other master list titles.It is 1934, in the far reaches of the South Pacific. © William Allen White Children's Book Award It may be reproduced in its entirety or excerpted for these purposes. This reading group guide is for classroom, library, and reading group use. Research real earthquakes and tsunamis and the current attempts to create early warning systems.Where are some real islands? What can you discover about the people that live there? Look at an atlas of Canada and look for small islands like Back o'the Moon.

How can a dog's senses make a difference in detecting an emergency or saving a person? Find some examples of real animal heroes and report on the ways dogs can help people.

This is a fictional story of a dog who is a hero.

Why did the earthquake cause a tidal wave? How might Thunder have sensed it before the people?.

What is 'jannie talk'? Why do Mummers use it? What is 'cheek music'? What is it used for?.

Why would Enoch want to be in partnership with Amos? Why was it difficult? How would you deal with a partner like Amos?.Why did Enoch and Fiona like living on this remote island? What did it offer that they couldn't find in town?.Orphans Dogs Family life Newfoundland and Labrador After he rescues a young Newfoundland dog, Thunder, during a storm, his life seems nearly perfect until trouble with his neighbors and the impending birth of a new baby threaten to change everything. Tom Campbell, a thirteen-year-old orphan, travels to Back o'the Moon Island to live with Enoch and Fiona Murray in 1929.

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