Love That Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Sharon Creech
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 0064409597
EAN: 9780064409599
ASIN: 0064409597
Publication Date: March 1, 2001
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Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Love That Dog, a funny, sweet, original short novel written in free verse, introduces us to an endearingly unassuming, straight-talking boy who discovers the powers and pleasures of poetry. Against his will. After all, "boys don't write poetry. Girls do." What does he say of the famous poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? "I think Mr. Robert Frost / has a little / too / much / time / on his / hands." As his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, introduces the canon to the class, however, he starts to see the light. Poetry is not so bad, it's not just for girls, and it's not even that hard to write. Take William Carlos Williams, for example: "If that is a poem / about the red wheelbarrow / and the white chickens / then any words / can be a poem. / You've just got to / make / short / lines." He becomes more and more discerning as the days go by, and readers' spirits will rise with Jack's as he begins to find his own voice through his own poetry and through that of others. His favorite poem of all is a short, rhythmic one by Walter Dean Myers called "Love That Boy" (included at the end of the book with all the rest of Ms. Stretchberry's assignments). The words completely captivate him, reminding him of the loving way his dad calls him in the morning and of the way he used to call his yellow dog, Sky. Jack's reverence for the poem ultimately leads to meeting the poet himself, an experience he will never forget. This winning, accessible book is truly remarkable in that Creech lets us witness firsthand how words can open doors to the soul. And this from a boy who asks, "Why doesn't the person just / keep going if he's got / so many miles to go / before he sleeps?" (Ages 8 to 12) --Karin Snelson
Product Description
Jack Room 105 -- Miss Stretchberry September 13 I don't want to
because boys
don't write poetry. Girls do. Meet Jack, who tells his story with a little help from some paper, a pencil, his teacher, and a dog named Sky.
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 Love that Dog October 13, 2008
Runa Zaman (Charlottesville, VA, USA)
I read this once before, loved it then, love it now. It's definitely not the best of Sharon Creech (and if you're interested in that, definitely check out Absolutely Normal Chaos), but it's really good writing. The one thing that bothers me though is the boy's voice. His actions are those of a little boy, as are his emotions, but his words...they make me wonder. Is there any chance he has a mental disorder? I don't know any children who think/speak like that. They're enthusiastic, sure, but this is a bit...odd. I wish I knew this for sure, it'd help me understand the story more (and wow, how cool would it be if he did?!) but still, great idea. It's just, I don't think a child would be so...blase about the death of the dog. He's a bit obsessed, but at the same time, it's just like he's casually telling a story. I'm not sure what to think. It almost feels like the dog part is an story she added in upon realizing the book wasn't long enough. I don't see it connecting to anything else, it just floats out there awkwardly. The poetry reminds me of things written by Ellen Hopkins (not nearly as depressing, but the style is nearly identical). I love the unintentional (on Jack's part, probably intentional on Sharon's part) repetition of all those great classic poems, and Jack's childish take on them. Yes, that's EXACTLY how a child thinks of poetry. [And hey, maybe not even a child. I mean, what the heck is the DEAL with that stupid red wheelbarrow, right?!] Absolutely BRILLIANT.
A story through essays September 27, 2008
Emily J. Taylor (Utah)
I read this book in a college class. It's a delightful conversation, via school work, between a boy and a teacher and he learns to express himself through poetry.
It's simple, touching, and a most effective way to show some deep emotion of kids.
 Extremely short, ridiculously good March 20, 2008
Harriet M Welsch (Northern California, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When you have 30 minutes to yourself, read this book, or read half of it one day and the other half the next day.
I do not have a dog, but I have known love. Poets, dog lovers, and lovers of the world will find the heart in this book.
Love that Book! February 23, 2008
amf0001 (New York, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's a charming, delightful, true book about 10 yo boys and poetry. My 10yo boy agrees with most of it (he's not quite as in love with poetry by the end, but he's getting there) I would recommend this to anyone with a child struggling to appreciate poetry but especially to boys. It's so loving and light filled. It's a delightful book and a real treasure. We're keeping it!
 Love That Dog December 21, 2007
The book that I read was, Love That Dog, by Sharon Creech. This book is about a school class that is learning about poems. There is a student named jack, and he loves to write poetry. But gets embarrassed about it, so he never puts his name on any of his papers. But then Jack realizes that his writing is actually neatly organized poetry and that best poems come from the heart and soul. A wonderful poetic author, Dr. Walter Dean Myers, fascinates Jack. Jack becomes a fan, and eventually meets Walter Dean Myers and becomes inspired. Love That Dog was not my favorite book, but still was neatly written. It was thought out and was appropriate for the age group. In Love That Dog there was only one main character, which made it easier to follow through the story. In my opinion that is one of the main criteria I look for in a book. The book had easy to follow vocabulary, which also made it easier to read. It also made sense as the book went on, not confusing at all. I felt that I understood the book, which was needed when I read the book.
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