mallorykjorgensen's review
3.0
Awards Won: Christopher Award
Reading Level: 4-8
Ever wondered what a dog is really thinking? This is an adorable story, written through letters, about a dog that is sent away to obedience school. Life through a dog's eyes often greatly differs from reality. This would be a great book to use when introducing letter writing.
Reading Level: 4-8
Ever wondered what a dog is really thinking? This is an adorable story, written through letters, about a dog that is sent away to obedience school. Life through a dog's eyes often greatly differs from reality. This would be a great book to use when introducing letter writing.
sunshineandstacks's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
locolibrarian's review
2.0
A great way to talk about persuasive writing. Personally, its long, so I'd break it up because students will start getting fidgety.
Depending upon how serious you take the book, it can be seen as manipulative and inappropriate. Also, many references which younger students may not understand.
Depending upon how serious you take the book, it can be seen as manipulative and inappropriate. Also, many references which younger students may not understand.
constantcatreader's review
2.0
A great way to talk about persuasive writing. Personally, its long, so I'd break it up because students will start getting fidgety.
Depending upon how serious you take the book, it can be seen as manipulative and inappropriate. Also, many references which younger students may not understand.
Depending upon how serious you take the book, it can be seen as manipulative and inappropriate. Also, many references which younger students may not understand.
hldavids's review
4.0
Several unfortunate understandings involving traumatized cats, a missing chicken-pot pie, and a torn camel coat have resulted in the incarceration of Ike at the Brotweiler Canine Academy. Ike and his dramatics do not cease with incarceration as his letters to his caregiver, Mrs. LaRue prove. Unable to take it any longer, Ike escapes. However, Ike soon discovers that a life on the run is not for him, and he returns just to time to save Mrs. LaRue from mortal danger.
Students will want this book read to them again and again, but they will gain even greater joy sitting with a friend and marveling over the wonderfully humorous illustrations. A great introduction to early writers about point-of-view.
Students will want this book read to them again and again, but they will gain even greater joy sitting with a friend and marveling over the wonderfully humorous illustrations. A great introduction to early writers about point-of-view.
mckenzierichardson's review
3.0
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I read the second book in the series before this one, but it feel pretty solitary about them both.
Interesting story. I enjoyed the epistolary style, but I could see how it may not resonate with young children. The story is really driven by the letters so it may be a bit confusing. The wording is often vague so I think it is suited for more advanced readers than very young ones.
This one had less of a structured plot than the second one, which made it a bit dull for me. Still a fun book, but nothing much happened.
Good overall.
I read the second book in the series before this one, but it feel pretty solitary about them both.
Interesting story. I enjoyed the epistolary style, but I could see how it may not resonate with young children. The story is really driven by the letters so it may be a bit confusing. The wording is often vague so I think it is suited for more advanced readers than very young ones.
This one had less of a structured plot than the second one, which made it a bit dull for me. Still a fun book, but nothing much happened.
Good overall.
netsrik94's review
5.0
The Ike LaRue series never disappoints. Even though these books are a little longer and have more words per page than the average picture book, my 2 & 3-year-old adore them! The illustrations are large and complement the text perfectly. Ike's adventures provide endless teaching opportunities. The perfect books for helping your children develop critical literacy skills
scostner's review
4.0
I used this to have the students practice using the illustrations to draw meaning from the story. Ike's letters home tell one version of what obedience school is like, but the pictures show us it's not at all like what he describes.