Finalist, Best Novella, 1970
A Boy and His Dog
Harlan Ellison (opens in a new tab)
A boy and his telepathic dog survive in the wasteland after a nuclear war, until a girl lures the boy underground.
The ballot
- Ship of ShadowsFritz LeiberF&SF Jul 1969Winner
- We All Die NakedJames BlishThree for Tomorrow, 1969
- Dramatic MissionAnne McCaffreyAnalog Jun 1969
- To JorslemRobert SilverbergGalaxy Feb 1969