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Love That Dog

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Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is a poignant children's book that unfolds through a young boy's poetry journal. The story captures his evolving relationship with poetry and his reflections on an emotional topic, all while highlighting the impact and inspiration that words can have in expressing one's feelings.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a heartfelt and poetic journey through a young boy's growing love for poetry. This charming story, told through verse, explores themes of self-expression, creativity, and the transformative power of writing, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike who enjoy tales that blend humour with emotional depth.

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A ground-breaking novel about a boy's growing interest in poetry as he finds his voice and tells his own story.

A Carnegie honor winning novel by multi-award winning author A brilliant story set in the classroom with a wonderfully inspiring teacher

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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.

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Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is a heartfelt story that resonates with both children and adults, as many reviewers praise its emotional depth and unique use of poetry. The narrative, told through a young boy's journal entries, effectively captures themes of creativity, self-expression, and healing. Readers appreciate its ability to engage children in poetry while exploring the sensitive topic of loss in an accessible way.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747557494

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Edition: New edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Sharon Creech lives in the USA. She is the recipient of all the major children's book awards including the Newbery Award and the Carnegie Medal which she won with Ruby Holler.

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