Reviews

Everything for a Dog by Ann M. Martin

azajacks's review against another edition

3.0

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genevieve5's review against another edition

3.0

Read this in middle school. Cute story, and an enjoyable read for dog lovers.

syash's review against another edition

2.0

Follows different dogs and their human owners. Is cute but not entirely impactful, it is a dog book.

michelledthompson's review against another edition

5.0

I've been seeing a lot of books about dogs lately...Reading lists that revolve around one of our most beloved pets. It got me to thinking about this book that I read when my daughter was in 5th or 6th grade. I would say this is a very underrated book. I never heard anyone talk about it before I read it and not since I've read it. I'm so glad I lucked into this one. From the author of the Baby Sitter's club series and The Doll People, one we cherished when my kids were little, you are sure to love Everything for a Dog.

Thank you, Jewel for turning me on to a Gem of a book that has stayed with me to this day.

tasnimfauzi's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

hezann73's review against another edition

4.0

I wish I could give this four and a half stars. I really really enjoyed it, although not as much as "A Dogs Life" which this book is the sequal to. There was a bit of a mystery - the characters of Charlie and Henry fit together somehow and when it finally became clear, I thought, "OH! I totally should have seen that."

This is a fantastic read for 5th/6th grade animal lovers.

psalmcat's review against another edition

4.0

This was a lovely kids' story in the long tradition of dog books--Where the Red Fern Grows, etc.--that really books about growing up and dealing with life. The twist here is that part of the story is told from one of the dogs' point of view. It's the story of Bone/Buddy, and two boys miles apart and how all three come together, learn to mourn, and then learn to let go of the mourning. It's sad in parts, and a little underdeveloped at times, but the payoff is worth disregarding the flaws.

canadianbookworm's review

3.0

This book follows three characters: Bone, Charlie and Henry. Bone is a dog, born a stray and after a short stint in a home, a stray again.
Charlie is a boy whose family has had a terrible loss. His dog Sunny comforts him and becomes his best friend as he recovers.
Henry has wanted a dog for years, but his parents still won't let him have one.
As these three stories come together we see how the bond between a dog and their owner is a strong one.
There were a few bits that had me crying, but the overall story ended on a good note.

catcow888's review

4.0

This book is just gorgeous.

It's incredibly easy to read, so you can recommened it to any age group, and the story is just marvelous.
The interweaving stories were so well done, I had this big 'OOOOHHHHHH' moment when the connections were revealed.
It's one of those stories that make you want to be a kid again. I mean, it makes you feel like a kid, so you're sad when you put the book down! I just wanted to be as inlove as the characters were with their dogs, but kids seem to have such big connected with them. I love my dogs, but this book makes me feel guilty for not loving them EVEN MORE! I found myself getting up and patting them after finishing a chapter, or sitting with them on their bed while reading.
This book really makes you feel. And it's marvelous.