How to Steal a Dog
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Book 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. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and t... More
Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and t... More
Book Information
Publisher | Farrar Straus & Giroux |
Binding | Kindle Edition (13 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 176 |
ISBN-10 | B000RG17O0 |
Publication Date | 04/27/2009 |
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12/3/2011 Allison Hunter-Frederick said:
tags: Barbara O'Connor, How to Steal A Dog
How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor surprised me, not simply because it covered serious subjects of separation, homelessness, and theft, but also because of how Barbara O’Connor tackled issues. Dark problems are not often explored in children’s books. When they are, they rarely feel so real t... more
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2/21/2008 Carmela Martino said:
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I have to admit, I had a hard time getting into this book. I think it was because the premise was so sad: a girl, her younger brother and mom living in a car because they can't afford an apartment. But the book turned out to have a few surprises, and I ended up enjoying it more than I expected. I th... more
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11/5/2007 jama rattigan said: A unique premise and an accessible main character make this book a good read!
tags: I recommend, I read
tags: I recommend, I read
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