Yes, this is a "dog" story which ends in an expected way, but Bauer's tale, told as a first-person account by a ten-year-old about the life of his beloved pet, is well told with beautifully simple language, believable tone, and poignant details about the boy's family. This is a good suggestion for your animal lovers, as well as a good read-aloud option to discuss voice, description, or theme.
EL, ADVISABLE, reviewed by PKFoster, teacher-librarian
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