Washed ashore in the rugged wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, after a storm at sea separates him from his father, 14 year old Angus McCormick has only his cunning and trusted canine friend with which to overcome great odds and survive, in the remarkable family adventure "Far From Home: The Adventures Of Yellow Dog".
Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.