Love That Dog
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech, published by HarperCollins on July 24, 2001, is a children’s fiction book that explores the journey of a young boy named Jack as he navigates his feelings about poetry. Written in English and spanning 112 pages, the narrative unfolds through a series of free-verse poems that reflect Jack’s evolving perspective on writing and self-expression, prompted by his teacher’s persistent assignments.
In this touching story, Jack initially struggles with his aversion to poetry, believing it to be an activity reserved for girls. However, as he engages more with his assignments, he discovers his own voice and the power of words. The book highlights themes of creativity and personal growth, showcasing how Jack’s interactions with his teacher, a writer, and a dog inspire him to embrace his thoughts and feelings. Love That Dog offers readers a glimpse into the transformative experience of finding one’s voice through the art of poetry.
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“I guess it does
look like a poem
when you see it
typed up
like that.”
Jack hate poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. 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 he does have something to say. With a fresh and deceptively simple style, acclaimed author Sharon Creech tells a story with enormous heart. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack’s point of view, Love That Dog shows how one boy finds his own voice with the help of a teacher, a writer, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog.
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