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boboddduck's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: War and Animal cruelty
easchwanke's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
longliveswiftie_13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great mystery! It was an enjoyable book.
babblingstacey's review against another edition
4.0
A silly audiobook that took my mind off current events.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
4.0
Book #42 Read in 2015
Woof by Spencer Quinn (YA)
I love this author's Chet and Bernie books. This is a Birdie and Bowser book. Birdie is an 11 year old girl who gets a shelter dog, Bowser, for her birthday gift from her cranky-on-the-outside grandmother. A prize fish is stolen from Birdie's family's bait shop and she decides to investigate and try to find it, like her cop father (who is dead) would have done. This puts Birdie is some risky situations but Bowser is there to keep an eye on her. Bowser tells the story and it is fun reading the insights of a dog's mind. This was a good, quick read. Middle school readers especially would like it, I believe. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
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Woof by Spencer Quinn (YA)
I love this author's Chet and Bernie books. This is a Birdie and Bowser book. Birdie is an 11 year old girl who gets a shelter dog, Bowser, for her birthday gift from her cranky-on-the-outside grandmother. A prize fish is stolen from Birdie's family's bait shop and she decides to investigate and try to find it, like her cop father (who is dead) would have done. This puts Birdie is some risky situations but Bowser is there to keep an eye on her. Bowser tells the story and it is fun reading the insights of a dog's mind. This was a good, quick read. Middle school readers especially would like it, I believe. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a really cute mystery book. I enjoyed that it was told from the dog's point of view. I can see this becoming a popular series. While not my favorite of the 2016-2017 Bluebonnets, I am sure it will be a student favorite.
megmro's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
This was wonderful!
A dog gets adopted by a girl (and her grandma/aunt...can't remember) who lives in an old bait-and-tackle shop on the edge of a Bayou/wetland. Together, they try to figure out who robbed their family's store, which leads them to sneaking into warehouses at night, hiding from a gang of rotten teens, and fleeing bad guys. It's a fun mystery, with lots of action, intrigue, and suspense.
The best part is, it's all narrated by the dog, who is eager, easily distracted, a bit clueless, and just totally thrilled to be there. Stuff like, "I didn't know why we were running, but running's my favorite! It's off the charts!" It was so funny and cute.
Highly recommend for middle-grade readers.
A dog gets adopted by a girl (and her grandma/aunt...can't remember) who lives in an old bait-and-tackle shop on the edge of a Bayou/wetland. Together, they try to figure out who robbed their family's store, which leads them to sneaking into warehouses at night, hiding from a gang of rotten teens, and fleeing bad guys. It's a fun mystery, with lots of action, intrigue, and suspense.
The best part is, it's all narrated by the dog, who is eager, easily distracted, a bit clueless, and just totally thrilled to be there. Stuff like, "I didn't know why we were running, but running's my favorite! It's off the charts!" It was so funny and cute.
Highly recommend for middle-grade readers.
jbojkov's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite 2016 Bluebonnet so far! Told from the dog's perspective. I'm not a dog, but I have close friends who are and this depiction sure seems accurate! I recommend this one highly.
phenixsnow's review against another edition
4.0
A juvenile fiction mystery novel told from the perspective of the dog ,Bowser, a really good boy. Birdie and her newly adopted dog try to solve the mystery of who stole Granny's stuffed Marlin. Plot was bizarre,but writing was clever and funny.
bencia's review against another edition
5.0
I highly enjoyed and loved this book. It was an end to a book slump and you won't regret reading it.