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Love That Dog Paperback – March 1, 2001

by Sharon Creech (Author)
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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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    9 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Jack
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    1010L
  7. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.32 x 7.62 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    March 1, 2001
  10. ISBN-10
    9780064409599
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064409599
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“A really special triumph.” — Kirkus (*Starred Review*)

“Readers will love that dog, and this book.” — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)

“A poignant, funny picture of a child’s encounter with the power of poetry. This book is a tiny treasure.” — School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)

“Sharon Creech has achieved more than one impressive feat here.” — New York Times Book Review

“Eventually, Jack learns that poetry might be just the way to process some things in his life. This book, and Miss Stretchberry, are magic.” One of the 11 Best Teachers in Children’s Literature — Brightly

From the Back Cover

Jack

Room 105 -- Miss Stretchberry

September 13

I don't want to
because boys
don't write poetry.

Girls do.

Meet Jack, who tells his story with a little help from some paper, a pencil, his teacher, and a dog named Sky.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064409597
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (March 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064409599
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064409599
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1010L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.32 x 7.62 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,397 ratings

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Sharon Creech

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Sharon Creech is the author of the Newbery Medal winner Walk Two Moons and the Newbery Honor Book The Wanderer. Her other work includes the novels Hate That Cat, The Castle Corona, Replay, Heartbeat, Granny Torrelli Makes Soup, Ruby Holler, Love That Dog, Bloomability, Absolutely Normal Chaos, Chasing Redbird, and Pleasing the Ghost, as well as three picture books: A Fine, Fine School; Fishing in the Air; and Who's That Baby? Ms. Creech and her husband live in upstate New York.

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Lori Z
5.0 out of 5 stars Troop Thoughts on a Summer Book
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Kimberly’s Book Review

The book Love That Dog is about Jack, Sky, and poetry. Jack likes the short poems the best, and so do I. Jack loves his dog named Sky. [Spoiler alert] I don’t like it when Sky never wakes up again because it makes me feel sad. Sky is cute, yellow, and drools a lot. That’s the part I like the most. I am 7 years old. I would recommend this book to 6 year old kids and older.

Lauren’s book review
This book is about a little boy named Jack. He learns to read and write poems at school but thinks they are for girls not boys. After reading some poems he starts to like poetry and writes a poem about his yellow dog.
I am 8 years old and I liked this book. It was easy to read. I liked it because it is emotional and funny at the same time. Any age can read this book.

Carolyn’s Book Review

The book Love That Dog is full of poems. It’s a really good book. Jack is a boy. He talked about his yellow dog named Sky. [Spoiler Alert] Sky was run over by a blue, muddy car. It makes me sad a little. I like this book because Jack’s yellow dog is cute. I also like how he did his poem that was shaped like Sky. It’s a medium sized book. I am 9 and I’d highly recommend this book to 1st grade students and up.

Katelyn’s Book Review:

I really liked the book Love That Dog. I liked it because it told a really good story about Jack’s life and his dog Sky. In the beginning I did not like it, I thought it was boring. But then it got very interesting and I wanted to keep reading it forever. I really liked that it was funny and sad at the same time. Sharon Creech made poems really funny and enjoyable to read. I really loved Love That Dog.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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Written with subtlety and tenderness, this story from a young boy’s point of view is entertaining, educational, heartbreaking and hopeful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great poetry book
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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My 10 year-old son normally hates poetry, but this book was cute, funny and engaging. He flew through the book in under an hour. In the middle of the book, he was inspired to stop and write a poem... without any prompting! This has never happened before and I was thrilled! This is a great book, especially for boys, to help them discovery the joy of poetry!

I appreciate that all of the poems referenced in the book were available at the end of the book. My son and I went through these together before he read the book. I believe going through these poems first helped my son relate better to the story.
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CWilson
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best best BEST book ever!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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I use this book to teach my students poetry. It’s a fantastic story that kids can easily relate to. Includes the poems Jack’s teacher uses to get him to write poetry.
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Matt Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching read
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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A teacher I was subbing for had a copy of this on her desk a few years ago, I read it during my lunch break and was floored at how I had never heard of this book before. It's a very touching love letter to poetry, and is one of those books I think you can appreciate at any age. I've gifted it to a few of my students and can't recommend it enough.
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PACole
4.0 out of 5 stars Kids expressing themselves through poetry
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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Sharon Creech's short middle grade novel, “Love That Dog,” is a story in poetry form. Jack, the main character, is studying poetry in Miss Stretchberry’s English class. Each time he studies a poem or author he likes, he writes his own poems in the same style. The story plays out over the course of the school year—which is much longer than most classes study poetry. Sadly the most time spent studying poetry in schools is a month, maybe two. Seeing a book in poetry form that spans a whole school year was remarkable. Seeing Jack learn to express his emotions through poetry was heartfelt and inspiring. The poems used in class are at the back of the book.

Note spoiler alert: If I had known it was such a sad story within positive learning poetry story, I might not have read it. Yes, I know the stories that stay with you are the ones that plunk your heartstrings and pull out deep emotional responses. I guess I needed to be better prepared--the lightheartedness caught me off guard--probably more emotional that way. Recommended for ages 8-11.
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SDCountryBoy
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read for introduction to modern poetry.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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"Irregular" - if that is the proper term- poetry isn't my thing, but bought this for the kids only to read the entire thing myself.
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Jennifer Childers
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic book for all students!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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Tricky way to work in ELA, poetry vocabulary! I used this book with a struggling reader and he wouldn't put it down!! After this one, look for Hate That Cat!!
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Slim Shady
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2022
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I had already read this book and a bought a copy to share with my class. The book is something that warms my heart always. Delivery was timely and book was brand new condition. Happy with my whole experience ☺️
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Eve C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Très poétique
Reviewed in France on January 30, 2023
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Au programme du CM1 / Grade 4 dans l’école bilingue de ma fille. Pas facile au début de comprendre. Mais une fois qu’on y est c’est super mignon. On veut savoir la suite. Littérature anglaise qui nécessite de bonnes bases mais livre court.
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S Currie
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute novel for teens
Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 2023
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Cute poems for a teen.
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Beatrice
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein wunderbares Buch - nicht nur fürHundeliebhaber...
Reviewed in Germany on September 25, 2017
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... sondern eher für Liebhaber der englischen/amerikanischen Literatur und modernen Dichtung. Wir lesen, was ein Kind über seinen Unterricht in der Schule und über die Texte denkt, die seine Lehrerin ihm "zumutet", und dahinter erscheint eine geniale, einfühlsame Lehrerin, der es gelingt, das Kind für Gedichte zu begeistert. Derüber hinaus hilft sie ihm ganz behutsam, über seine Trauer und seinen Verlust zu sprechen. Ein kleines, harmlos daherkommendes, aber vielschichtiges und kuges Buch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The most adorable book ever
Reviewed in India on January 13, 2017
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Words are less to express how I feel after reading this book. Beautifully written. The innocence and maturity of the child are well pictured. You are bound to smile and have watery eyes at those instances when we read about Sky. Loved it. I wish it was more longer. I never wanted it to finish.
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