How to Steal a Dog
How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on March 20, 2007, is a children’s fiction novel that explores the challenges faced by a young girl named Georgina Hayes. Living in her car with her mother and younger brother after being evicted, Georgina grapples with difficult choices as she seeks to improve her family’s dire situation. The story unfolds as she discovers a missing-dog poster offering a reward, leading her to contemplate stealing a dog to secure the money needed for a stable home.
In this first edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life, homelessness, and the moral dilemmas that arise from desperate circumstances. As Georgina navigates her conflicting thoughts about right and wrong, the book presents a poignant look at interpersonal relations and the lengths one might go to for loved ones. With 176 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of childhood resilience and the complexities of making ethical decisions in challenging times.
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Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don’t do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you’re in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it.
Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and trying to make enough money to find a place to live, Georgina is stuck looking after her younger brother, Toby. And she has her heart set on improving their situation. When Georgina spots a missing-dog poster with a reward of five hundred dollars, the solution to all her problems suddenly seems within reach. All she has to do is “borrow” the right dog and its owners are sure to offer a reward. What happens next is the last thing she expected.
With unmistakable sympathy, Barbara O’Connor tells the story of a young girl struggling to see what’s right when everything else seems wrong.
How to Steal a Dog is a 2008 Bank Street – Best Children’s Book of the Year.
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