Love That Dog, A Novel (2001)by Sharon Creech.New York: Joanna Cotler Books. 86 pages
ISBN 0-06-029287-3
Fiction
Verse, poetry.
This story is written in verse and told from the first person point of view by Jack, a boy in a class where poetry is being taught. The story is presented as entries in a journal, with dialogue directed at his teacher, Miss Stretchberry. Jack moves from being a reluctant poet, lacking confidence about his own work to finding his voice, developing confidence and writing in different poetic styles. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
This story is written in verse and told from the first person point of view by Jack, a boy in a class where poetry is being taught. The story is presented as entries in a journal, with dialogue directed at his teacher, Miss Stretchberry. Jack moves from being a reluctant poet, lacking confidence about his own work to finding his voice, developing confidence and writing in different poetic styles. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
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