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blackerbird's review
4.0
Very clever book that deals with serious issues such as bullying, poverty, and dogfighting. The ending was a little abrupt, but overall I think this is a great book.
tkittyshrimp's review
4.0
This book is short, appealing to boys, and at about a 4th grade level. I like it because the main characters have real problems that my students could relate to.
lorathelibrarian's review
2.0
A cute little book about two boys trying their very hardest to own a dog. I loved the humor and heart that this book had. It's got enough funny in that I can really sell it to kids, but on the other hand it's got a really good message that kids will learn, without knowing they're actually learning. Always a plus.
jennybeastie's review
4.0
Don't let the cover fool you, this is a pretty heartwarming book, about 2 independent, dog-crazy boys who've been in a hard, hungry spot for a long time. Russell's dad is in prison and he's staying with an uncle. Sean's the youngest of 5. They manage to bust a dog-fighting ring, find a steady source of income, and find a path back to trusting their adults.
legolibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was going to be another cute book where the kids overcome obstacles and find fun ways to save up money to buy a dog. And to a point it was, but what made it different was that the boys lived in real poverty. Not the kind of poverty where I find in most children's books where the parents just say they can't afford a dog, but instead the poverty where dad is in jail and bills don't get paid and food is hidden away from school lunches so younger siblings get something to eat later. It made the story much more interesting and real life. Sasquatch award nominee 2013.
theartolater's review against another edition
2.0
Ever see a book and think it's an absolutely brilliant premise, and set your expectations really high, just to find out that the book takes a really weird turn and ends up being the last thing you ever wanted to read?
Welcome to The PS Brothers.
It's the story of two kids who really want a dog, so they find someone who's selling puppies. How will they get the money? By scooping poop. Too bad that the guy who's selling the dogs is running a dogfighting ring.
Really? In a kiddie book?
There was a lot wrong with it, and, yeah, dogfighting is a reality for a lot of communities, I'm sure. That doesn't mean this book was the right one to address it, or did it properly to begin with. And a book with such potential and with such a cover going to such a dark place? Yikes.
Not a fan.
Welcome to The PS Brothers.
It's the story of two kids who really want a dog, so they find someone who's selling puppies. How will they get the money? By scooping poop. Too bad that the guy who's selling the dogs is running a dogfighting ring.
Really? In a kiddie book?
There was a lot wrong with it, and, yeah, dogfighting is a reality for a lot of communities, I'm sure. That doesn't mean this book was the right one to address it, or did it properly to begin with. And a book with such potential and with such a cover going to such a dark place? Yikes.
Not a fan.
mldavisreads's review
4.0
Cute story about two boys that are in want of a dog: for companionship and protection. They start a business as pooper-scoopers for the neighborhood to raise money to buy a rottweiler puppy from a litter. The situation of the two boys may not be easy for some to relate to, as they have a large share of independence from adult figures. Overall, an enjoyable tale that has the right amount of predictability and a happy ending.
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