226 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763653347
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel. Travis is missing his old home in the country, and he's missing his old hound, Rosco....
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
funny 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Grief, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse
226 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763653347
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel. Travis is missing his old home in the country, and he's missing his old hound, Rosco....
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
funny 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Grief, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse