How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor

How to Steal a Dog

Barbara O'Connor

170 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional medium-paced

Description

Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don’t do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you’re in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it. Georgina Hayes is desperate. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
sad 46%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 38%
funny 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 15%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.72

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