Jack, a cabin boy, is shipwrecked on an island near New Zealand that is inhabited only by dogs. The perspective alternates between Jack's and Moxie's, the border collie he befriends, who helps him learn to survive and defends him from the vicious fangos. This fast-paced novel explores the special bond between dogs and humans. Ideal for ages 9-11.  (NZL92, $5.99)