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Just A Dog (2010)

by Michael Gerard Bauer(Favorite Author)

4.09 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1862918872 (ISBN13: 9781862918870)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Scholastic

review 1: An ultimately sad little book about a dog and his family as told through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. It made me laugh, and brought a tear to my eye, and reminded me a lot of the dogs I've had in my life.One criticism I have is the grammar and the over-misuse of the word "but" instead of "though" at the end of sentences ("It was good, but."; "I didn't mind, but.") Yes, it is supposed to be how the boy is talking, but it actually gets distracting and quite annoying. I'll go through my copy and edit it properly before I give it or read it to a child.I wouldn't give the book to children under yr 5, or to sensitive children, as there are some themes (financial and marital problems, fighting, suggestions of infidelity, animals being scared and eventually dying) that will b... moree confusing and/or confronting to some children.
review 2: Short-listed for The Children's Book Council of Australia awards, Michael Gerard Bauer is and award-wining and best-selling children's fiction author. This book tells the story of Mister Mosely and the Ingram family. Whilst discussing some very grown up issues including financial hardship, depression, new siblings, job loss and infidelity, this is purely and simply a book about a boy and his dog. It also touches heavily on how a pet, especially a dog becomes a member of the family, they're there when times are good and bad and they'll show you undying affection even when the world seems to be at its blackest. Most of all though, this is a great children's book. It would be a good book to read with your child if you are thinking about getting a dog because underlying all the stories are bolstered by the principles that every potential pet owner should consider, dogs live for a long time, need to be trained and fed and exercised and loved and are a lifelong commitment. less

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