Joshua reed is used to moving around since his dad became an army recruiter and the vietnam war broke out. But their newest home, in the mountains of pennsylvania, feels special somehow. Josh has started to make a new fr...Joshua reed is used to moving around since his dad became an army recruiter and the vietnam war broke out. But their newest home, in the mountains of pennsylvania, feels special somehow. Josh has started to make a new friend, his dad has finally allowed him to get a dog, and jack-with his strange glowing ears and the way he seems to Understand Josh's feelings-is like no other dog Josh has ever seen.