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In 1943 in a sleepy town on the banks of the Yazoo River, a boy fell in love with a puppy with a lively gait and an intellingent way of listening. The two grew up together having the most wonderful adventures. A classic story of a boy, a dog, and small-town America, My Dog Skip belongs on the same shelf as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Russell Baker's Growing Up. It will enchant readers of all ages for years to come.
A poignant, beautifully-written account of the relationship between a boy and his dog, growing up in the rural South in the 1940s, by the bestselling, critically-acclaimed author of North Toward Home and New York Days. Line drawings throughout.
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Posted June 11, 2003
It was a great book I think the movie was a litle funnier but the book was more serious about stuff it was pretty good though
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Posted January 26, 2013
This is stopid
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Posted May 16, 2012
I am very excited to read this book! I saw the movie and i loved it :)
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Posted August 16, 2011
This looks like a good book! Ill be sure to get it some day!!!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Great period piece told thru the eyes of a young boy and his relationship within his family and town using Skip as a vehicle of sorts to interpret Love, courage and angst. Really, really enjoyed this book.
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Posted May 19, 2007
My son has the VHS tape of this and has been watching it over the last few years. Recently, I read him the book, in only a couple hours, then we watched the movie together, and what a great afternoon and evening it was. This book, and movie, make you happy, sad, worried and cheerful. It also shows the adventures and troubles that one has with that very special friend, in this case, a boy and his dog. Read the book, THEN watch the movie!
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Posted April 24, 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. It's written really well, and I read it in a day! I truly loved it because it's easy to understand and relate to. Practically anyone can read this book and enjoy it. The movie is good as well.
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Posted June 1, 2004
It;s a little sad. The dad is a little mean. Its a true story. And its a good book for young adluts to read. Kids with the ages 11-101. Its an awesome story.
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Posted April 2, 2004
This is the story of a boy and his childhood best friend, a smooth fox terrier named Skip. It relates stories of their many adventures growing up together including run-ins with snakes, giant spiders, even grave robbers, and being caught in a car with no brakes! These two live life to the fullest! This was a good, quick read and would especially be enjoyed by a boy with a love of dogs...
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Posted October 17, 2002
This book is a must read.It is nothing compared to the movie.This book takes you back to the 1940's and tells you about a boy with a lovely companion.This book talks about the fun of being a boy in the 1940's and the joys of the country.Especially the food like greens,dressing, and turkey.G2G im getting hungry,but read this book.
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Posted April 13, 2001
In MY DOG SKIP,Willie Morris once again tells of his boyhood days in Yazoo MS, growing up alongside his pup. The adventures that Willie and Skip went on together during the WWII era are funny/heartwarming. If you are a dog fan, a child fan, a Morris fan, a southern fan, a WWII fan, a memoir fan, or a good book fan, pick up your copy of this book, and the Alcon Entertainment video while you are at it! You will NOT be disappointed with either!
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Posted January 30, 2001
'My Dog Skip' is a dog story seen in large part from the dog's perspective. Skip grows into an adult dog while Willie is still a child. The movie makes clearer than the book how Skip was Willie's teacher, guiding him through the misadventures of youth. An early scene in the movie shows Skip's first view, from inside his cage, of Willie (rather than Willie's first view of Skip); in one of the last scenes, Skip watches Willie's bus departing for college (not, as in the book, Willie looking back through the bus window at Skip). The boy doesn't lose his dog, but the dog loses his boy. It wasn't until years later, when Willie Morris was himself an adult, that he was prepared fully to understand Skip's lesson about the meaning of loss, and to reciprocate Skip's devotion by writing this memoir.
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Posted May 8, 2000
My Dog Skip is a great book. You will laugh and cry when you hear about the things Skip did.A great book for dog lovers. Also see the movie - a real tear jerker.
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Posted April 4, 2000
I have not read the book yet but I am about to I just saw the movie it made me cry in one eye and in the other was a happy feeling the movie was just great I loved it.
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Posted March 12, 2000
The book is excellent in humor,descriptive narritive,and convincing historical fact of the times and genre. It is a wonderful story of a boy and his dog growing up in a special time and place.
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Posted March 9, 2000
My Dog Skip is a touching book. it warms the heart and soul.
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Posted March 4, 2000
The movie was very sad yet funny. I'm getting this book as soon as possible. In the movie it wasn't a Fox Terrier, It was a Jack Russel terrier. The story really deserves Infinity gold stars and thumbs up. This book is great,why? Because dogs rule!
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Posted December 28, 1999
A must read for any dog lover. A story about a boy and his faithful companion. It will make you laugh and cry as you can't help but remember your own special friend.
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Overview
In 1943 in a sleepy town on the banks of the Yazoo River, a boy fell in love with a puppy with a lively gait and an intellingent way of listening. The two grew up together having the most wonderful adventures. A classic story of a boy, a dog, and small-town ...