Saving Zasha

 Saving Zasha

By Randi Barrow

This book was a great read for Davis and I. We both are interested in WWII and LOVE dogs! Bonus to this book is there is a second one... Finding Zasha. 

After WWII Russia is left with almost no dogs. Thirteen year old Mikhail finds a dying man and his German Shepherd, Zasha. After Germany attacked Russia it is dangerous and some would call you a traitor to own a German dog. Mikhail wants to keep this beautiful dog alive, but a pesky girl Katia is determined to find this dog she is sure Mikhail is hiding. In addition, a new neighbor, Dimitri is breeding a new Russian dog and he too is suspicious of Zasha's existence. As if this is not enough to handle, Mikhail and his family have to be careful of dangerous dog thieves. 

This book gives another perspective on life after war and how a young boy and his family find courage, hope and forgiveness when they least expect it.