Ya gotta fight, little buddy! (Chapter 1, p. 5)

She didn't know that it was because of DOGS that Heidy's life was now shredded like one of her stupid uncle's giant canvas chewtoys? (Chapter 4, p. 23)

"You and I are going to be great friends," said Hamish. "And you are going to go great places." (Chapter 10, p. 65)

"I don't understand any of this," Sam said "But I know you're not touching the baby again." (Chapter 13, p. 81)

No. . . I can't finish it. You need to fetch him and. . . do whatever needs doing. (Chapter 15, p. 90)

It looked like what it was: a forgotten prison from a long-ago war, rotting in a frozen marsh. (Chapter 17, p. 101)

He knew with absolute certainty. . .like dogs know that a distant storm is approaching or that a stranger isn't to be trusted. . . he knew that world was gone forever. (Chapter 18, p. 111)

He carried the wounded og to his...