60 pages 2 hours read

Sharon Creech

Love That Dog

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is praised for its emotional depth and innovative free-verse narrative, making poetry accessible to young readers. While the book's simplicity is generally appreciated, some find its approach to heavy themes overly simplistic. Overall, it effectively engages readers with its heartfelt story and poetic charm.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Love That Dog?

Readers who enjoy Love That Dog by Sharon Creech are typically young readers aged 8-12 who appreciate emotionally resonant stories. They are drawn to verse novels and relatable protagonists. Fans of Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo or Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse would find similar enjoyment in this book.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

1010L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Children's Literature
Topics
Animals
Education
Themes
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Natural World: Animals
Values/Ideas: Literature