Love That Dog: A Novel
Love That Dog: A Novel by Sharon Creech is a First Edition published by HarperCollins on July 24, 2001. This 112-page book is written in English and presents a story centered around a boy named Jack, who discovers his voice through poetry, encouraged by his teacher and inspired by his dog. The narrative unfolds through a series of free-verse poems, capturing Jack’s evolving relationship with writing and self-expression.
Readers will find that Love That Dog explores themes of creativity and personal growth, as Jack initially struggles with poetry but gradually learns to articulate his thoughts and feelings. The inclusion of classic poetry in the back matter enriches the experience, making this book suitable for both children and educators. Through Jack’s journey, the story highlights the transformative power of writing and the importance of encouragement in overcoming challenges.
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The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings readers a story with enormous heart.
Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack’s point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too.
Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won’t stop giving her class poetry assignments—and Jack can’t avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say.
“I guess it does
look like a poem
when you see it
typed up
like that.”
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