Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

Harry the Dirty Dog

Harry the Dog

Gene Zion with Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Harry is a white dog with black spots who loves everything . . . except baths. So one day before bath time, Harry runs away. He plays outside all day long, digging and sliding in everything from garden soil to pavement tar. By the time he returns ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,489 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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