Love That Dog
A Novel
On Sale: 04/08/2008
Love That Dog
A Novel
On Sale: 04/08/2008
Format:
Amazon.com Editors’ Pick
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts (NCTE)
Volunteer State Book Award (Tennessee)
New York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing”
School Library Journal Best Book
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award (Vermont)
Book Sense Pick
Great Stone Face Book Award (New Hampshire)
Carnegie Medal Finalist
Publishers Weekly Best Book
Maine Student Book Award
IRA/CBC Children's Choice
Mitten Award (Michigan)
Christopher Award
About the Book
The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings readers a story with enormous heart.
Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too.
Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments—and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say.
"I guess it does
look like a poem
when you see it
typed up
like that."
Critical Praise
“A really special triumph.” — Kirkus (*Starred Review*)
“Readers will love that dog, and this book.” — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)
“A poignant, funny picture of a child’s encounter with the power of poetry. This book is a tiny treasure.” — School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)
“Sharon Creech has achieved more than one impressive feat here.” — New York Times Book Review
“Eventually, Jack learns that poetry might be just the way to process some things in his life. This book, and Miss Stretchberry, are magic.” One of the 11 Best Teachers in Children’s Literature — Brightly
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780064409599
- ISBN 10: 0064409597
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 04/08/2008
- Pages: 128
- List Price:12.50 CAD
- Ages: 8 to 12
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs