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The Dog Days Of Charlotte Hayes (2009)

by Marlane Kennedy(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0061452416 (ISBN13: 9780061452413)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Greenwillow Books

review 1: This is one of the Virginia Reader's Choice selections for elementary students this year. Personally, I'd give this book one star but my daughter liked it well enough for me to average our ratings and bring it up one.I think the message this book sends (although not the intended main one which is that Charlotte learns to like dogs) is just horrible. While the protagonist might feel sorry for her St. Bernard, the adults around her neglect the animal so poorly that they ought to be cited for animal abuse. Leaving a dog chained up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the poor animal never getting to go on walks or get any exercise is wrong. So is neglecting to refill the water bowl on hot days, day after day after day. The dog is not cleaned up after, bathed or sheltered approp... moreriately. Leaving the dog outside on snowy or rainy nights without proper shelter isn't just being a flaky person - it's criminal neglect. Charlotte's parents should never be allowed to own any type of animal. Ever. There is no compassion or caring or even understanding after the fact from the adults.Had I known the contents of this one before my daughter read it, I would have recommended that she choose something else from the list.
review 2: Charlotte is 11-12Doesn't like dog, but has to take care of it. She tries to get rid of it, but only to a good home. Agrees to buy from father, secret plan to give to Saint Bernard rescue group. Raises money by working for elderly lady. Elderly lady has a stroke, donates rest of funds needed, Charlotte buys dog, sends it to Rescue, dog (Beauregard) finds great home, Charlotte and friends volunteer at animal shelter.Rec: elementary girls who love animalsOK @BR less

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