How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of How to Steal a Dog
Book Review: Fun Read
Summary: 4 Stars
When this book was recommended to me, I was a bit unsure. I didn't know if the author would be able to make me care about a character that stole or planned to steal a dog. I am happy to say that Ms. O'Connor did make me care about Georgina and the rest of the characters in this book.
Georgina's life has been turned upside down. Her family needs money. Problem is, how is a kid supposed to get money? Then a missing pet sign with a reward catches her eye.
After making plans and going through with those plans, Georgina and her life continue to change. She questions herself. She worries that she may have done the wrong thing. She keeps a growing list of rules to keep herself in check.
There are times that I felt the text got a bit muddled and far fetched, but those times are few and far between.
Mostly this is a fun book about growing up, changing, becoming a better person, and learning about the shades of gray in life.
Book Review: Good read with social issues
Summary: 4 Stars
I plan to use this book with 7th and 8th graders. The homeless theme is a current issue for many people. I was glad the children decided to do as they did in the end.Book Review: Good selection for book club
Summary: 4 Stars
I used this book for a book club selection with fifth grade students. Everyone enjoyed it, and it provided an opportunity for discussions about homelessness and choices/consequences.Book Review: Ho to Steal a Dog
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great summer read for ages 8-11. There are a lot of fantastic dog stories out there, so I wasn't sure this one would measure up. But it does. The main character is likable and compelling and we get a close up view as she struggles with moral questions as she triues to save her family from homelessness and poverty.Book Review: How this got on the Bluebonnet book list I don't know. . .
Summary: 1 Stars
My daughter begged to read this after it was promoted at school as one of the Bluebonnet books of the year. I was concerned by the title so I read the book first. Admittedly the "heroine" Georgina has a tough life and is not treated well by her friends and teachers. However, she is awful to her Mother, mean to her little brother and a pathological lier. As you guess, the "gist" of the book is her plan to steal a dog in order to collect the reward money. Although she does relent at the end, there is no real lesson learned here. She never gets caught or in trouble for any of her lies and even the woman from whom she stole the dog apparently forgives her. Yes, I did let my daughter read it and she agreed that the ending was rather weak. The message sent by this book appears to be that it is okay to lie and steal and be mean to your family when times are tough. I do NOT recommend this book.