Slowly Jack learns the pleasures of writing poetry as Miss Stretchberry encourages him to tell his own story through verse. This book contains a story about a boy and his dog and his growing passion for poetry. It extolls the pleasures of poetry as seen through the eyes of one young boy.
Love That Dog Summary
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
Slowly Jack learns the pleasures of writing poetry as Miss Stretchberry encourages him to tell his own story through verse. What emerges is a moving and memorable story about a boy and his dog and his growing passion for poetry.
Love That Dog Reviews
'A touching account of a boy's new-found love of poetry. Readers can't fail to be affected by this lovely tale.' The Guardian 'This is a book so quirky and original that it defies categorisation' The Guardian Love That Dog is like nothing else you've ever read: a story in poetry but a lot more than that, too - life-enhancing and the perfect stocking-filler.' Adele Geras, Financial Times 'an extraordinary hybrid between a novel and a poem' 'It is funny, original, moving - and short.' Independent on Sunday
About Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech lives in New Jersey, USA. Her novels have won numerous prizes including three Newbery Medals in the USA and a Smarties prize and Whitbread Shortlisting for her brilliant novel Walk Two Moons in the UK.
Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2002 Short-listed for LA Carnegie Medal 2002
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us
