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psreading's review against another edition
3.0
read it for school was not that intrigued by it so I don't remember much of the story.
sarakate_m's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was a fantastic book! I really enjoyed the overall topic and actually enjoyed the format. I think that if this book hadn't been based on dogs I would not have enjoyed it nearly as much, but I thought it was a great novel. I loved hearing the stories of the dogs, and how they made me (and mostly my teacher) laugh, cry, be sad, and smile. It was a truly heart-warming story that I am glad to have read.
808jake_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
Short, powerful stories about the joys and sorrows of dog ownership and companionship that clearly influenced a lot of Paulsen’s fiction.
dairyqueen84's review against another edition
5.0
If you love animals, especially dogs, you must read this book. Author Gary Paulsen writes about many of the amazing dogs he has owned or been acquainted with over his eventful and often difficult life.
lckeser7's review against another edition
3.0
Fine for what it is: a memoir written for a middle school audience. It isn't particularly well-written, but it's quick, easy, and occasionally touching, especially if you've grown up with dogs in your life.
andeez's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars. I don't give a lot of 5 star reviews to children's books. But in this book, Paulsen captures the hearts of adventurers, dog lovers, and those who appreciate the art of written language.
In my library, I don't usually read aloud from chapter books. Paulsen makes this task easy with Dog Years. One chapter written about any of his beloved canine friends would be enough to hook my young readers.
In my library, I don't usually read aloud from chapter books. Paulsen makes this task easy with Dog Years. One chapter written about any of his beloved canine friends would be enough to hook my young readers.
aklibrarychick's review against another edition
5.0
You can't go wrong with a bunch of dog stories. These ones lean toward the heart-warming rather than the heart-breaking, and they're also pretty funny. I read the one about Dirk the Protector to a bunch of classes and they got a real kick out of it. This will be next bedtime read-aloud for my 12 year old.