solved This animal, which some say is part dog and part

This animal, which some say is part dog and part wolf, is kept caged on a nearby farm. When it appears that the animal’s owner is not returning, Pete sneaks onto the property, intending to shoot the dogwolf, but then sets the animal free. Sadly, this animal soon seems to be the cause of terrible accidents. When asked who let this strange beast go, Pete continually denies knowing. When the combination of the summer’s heat and ongoing drought finally cause the great fire they have all dreaded, Pete also learns that his best friend, Jim Redwing, is dead, killed by the dogwolf. Pete knows that he alone must track this animal and kill it. Through this experience, he learns about himself, about his heritage, and about his place in the world.