Featuring sympathetic characters and a gratifying resolution, this novel by O’Connor celebrates friendship human and canine alike.” —Publishers Weekly
“A richly satisfying exploration of the logic and determination with which children work to make things right.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Mavis, Rose, and Henry all find that true, lasting friendship develops with time, trust, and a number of setbacks to overcome along the way. . .The honest but awkward new friendship between Rose and Mavis is heartwarming, but Henry’s story is the one that will break sensitive readers’ hearts and keep them turning the pages to get to the happy ending.” —School Library Journal
“What distinguishes this novel is its depth of characterization, how O’Connor shows readers who the characters are rather than telling them. . .This heartwarming novel also demonstrates that while dogs may be revered as man’s best friend, there’s no substitute for the human kind.” —The Horn Book
The middle grade years are ones of transition, during which kids are faced with many important questions like what is important to them, and who they will be when they grow up (as well as more mundane yet still important things like what the significance of deodorant is!). The following six middle grade books emphasize […]
Though the dog days of summer might officially be over, here’s a list of great new dog books for elementary and middle school kids! Warning: these good dogs might make your kid beg for a puppy of their own… What books about dogs do your young readers love?