Dog Star
Megan Shepherd
Set amid the Soviet space program, this story follows Nina, a girl uncertain of her place in communist society. She befriends Laika, a stray dog whose wish for a home contrasts with her role in Nina’s father’s laboratory, where she is studied for a space mission. As Nina and Laika’s friendship develops, the book considers the ethical and political questions surrounding Laika’s journey into outer space. Archival photographs and back matter accompany the narrative.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
