Little Dog, Lost - by Marion Dane Bauer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A "wholly satisfying" <i>(Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review) novel in verse starring a boy, a lost dog, and a lonely old man, from Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer</b> <p/>Mark is a boy who <i>needs</i> a dog. But he can't get his mom on board with his plan. <p/>Buddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands what a dog <i>really </i>needs. <p/>Mr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He's alone all the time in his huge old house--and <i>everyone</i> needs more than that. <p/>Over the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions. They'll realize they all need the same things: love, understanding, and a sense of belonging--plus a place to play a game of fetch!<i></i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>* Wholly satisfying.... A perfect selection for pet lovers new to chapter books and anyone who just enjoys a cheerful dog story.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<br><br>Here is a tale that warms the heart from top to bottom and back again. This is storytelling in all its glory.--Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor Book <i>The Underneath</i><br><br>Newbery Honor-author Bauer (<i>On My Honor</i>) crafts distinct voices for each character and develops a strong sense of place in the close-knit town of Erthly. . . . Any child who has ever longed for a pet or tried to convince a parent to give in to a dear wish will identify with Mark.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>Written in poetry form, this title is a wonderful story for dog lovers and those who like a little mystery--the reader does not find out until the end of the book how each character's story relates others. This is perfect for a read-aloud or to read alone. <p/> -<i>--Library Media Connection</i>, October 2012<br><br><b><br> American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Month<br> </b><br> American Kennel Club; http: //www.akc.org/ <p/> Little Dog, Lost (Atheneum, 2012) by Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer is the heartwarming story of a boy who needs a dog, and a dog who needs a boy--a match made in heaven if only the two can meet! This touching novel in verse will captivate readers. A guide for the novel including discussion questions, simile and persuasive letter writing activities, and more is available free (http: //www.mariondanebauer.com/bkpages/bk_littledog.html). Grades 3-7. <p/> <i>SLM, September 2012</i><br><br>"Marion Dane Bauer delicately showcases yearning in so many hearts, human and animal. Buddy, a female dog so named by her first owner because she was his buddy, loses one home and moves through another before emerging as a much-loved Ruby at the end. Telling the story in short poems, which highlight central characters, allows Bauer to make the story accessible to many different readers. The lines can dwell on Buddy's cute ears or the "eyes as blue as a Caribbean sea" of a lonely older man, or the wonderful dog-dominating skills of a cat named Fido. A great read-aloud." <p/> --Mary Harris Russell, <i> Chicago Tribune</i><br><br>* "The rapid, immediate free verse will grab readers with first the longing and loneliness and then, on contrast, the boy and dog in bliss. Great for sharing with pet lovers."--<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Marion Dane Bauer<b> </b>is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor book <i>On My Honor </i>and the Coretta Scott King Book Illustrator Award winner <i>The Stuff of Stars</i>. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, and can be reached at MarionDaneBauer.com. <p/>Jennifer A. Bell is an illustrator whose work can be found on greeting cards, in magazines, and in over a dozen children's books. She lives with her husband, son, and cranky cat in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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