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Title: How to Steal a Dog
ISBN: 0374334978
Author:
Barbara O'Connor
Publicate Date: 2007-03-20
Publish: 2007-03-20
List Price: $16.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Hardcover
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1: Caution is advised for selecting this novel.
Mostly positive reviews have been left for "How to Steal a Dog" by Barbara O'Connor. Along with another person who left a different perspective on the contents of this book, we likewise purchased the book from a school advertisement. Coming from a household with just a father and son, I was a little dismayed on the negative "daddy left us with no reason" excuse; not once but several times. There are state laws and agencies that find parents who leave and try to avoid their responsibilities of supporting a child. Yet, here we have the classic dead beat "dad" scenario. Add that to a situation that would leave any responsible pet / dog owner concerned for the lack of care of a dog with the excuse of hard times, and I don't think we'll be swallowing this pill twice.
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2: How this got on the Bluebonnet book list I don't know. . .
My daughter begged to read this after it was promoted at school as one of the Bluebonnet books of the year. I was concerned by the title so I read the book first. Admittedly the "heroine" Georgina has a tough life and is not treated well by her friends and teachers. However, she is awful to her Mother, mean to her little brother and a pathological lier. As you guess, the "gist" of the book is her plan to steal a dog in order to collect the reward money. Although she does relent at the end, there is no real lesson learned here. She never gets caught or in trouble for any of her lies and even the woman from whom she stole the dog apparently forgives her. Yes, I did let my daughter read it and she agreed that the ending was rather weak. The message sent by this book appears to be that it is okay to lie and steal and be mean to your family when times are tough. I do NOT recommend this book.
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3: Ho to Steal a Dog
This is a great summer read for ages 8-11. There are a lot of fantastic dog stories out there, so I wasn't sure this one would measure up. But it does. The main character is likable and compelling and we get a close up view as she struggles with moral questions as she triues to save her family from homelessness and poverty.
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4: Good read with social issues
I plan to use this book with 7th and 8th graders. The homeless theme is a current issue for many people. I was glad the children decided to do as they did in the end.
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5: Best Book Ever
By MJ (9)
How to Steal a Dog, by Barbara O'Connor
This book is about a girl named Georgina and her little brother Toby. They live in a car and their mother has to work two jobs to get money for food. Georgina gets sick of it and she decides to steal a dog when she sees an old reward sign for a lost dog. It says "Lost dog REWARD: $500".This gives Georgina an idea. If she steals a dog, the owner will put signs up. Then she takes the dog back, she gets the money, and her family can buy a house or an apartment. Georgina knows it's not the right thing to do. Will it work?
I really enjoyed this book. What else can I say? I loved How to Steal a dog! It's a story that is unforgettable. It's like a roller coater you've never been on yet. You don't know what will happen next! I must admit, Barbara O'Connor`s work is pretty good! Something at the end of the book made me so happy! You wanna know what it is? Well, I it's for me to know and you to find out! Get How to Steal a Dog today! Seriously!
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