Another good nature read by Jim Kjelgaard, this time in the wilds of Australia.

What I appreciate from stories by this author is their authenticity, they "ring true" depicting man and dog surviving in the wilderness against the odds. I was a little disappointed in the ending, it seemed to be abrupt, but then I recalled that this particular book was published after Kjelgaard's death, which might explain the slight "unfinished" feel. Still, definitely worth reading. ( )

Pretty standard Kjelgaard fare. His overall philosophy is a bit more obvious here. He is a materialistic humanist - does not believe in the spiritual element. The book makes a couple of good points on commitment and has the ever-present companion dog (a dingo this time). It will not be added to any of our libraries as the pro's don't outweigh the cons. ( )