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sverocchia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
vanitar's review against another edition
3.0
I read this as part of my goal to read all the newbery award winning books. It is simple but well written and outlines a moral dilemma an 11 year old has to face regarding the dog he has grown to love. It dealt well with asking the question of what’s right and how to make the right decision. A quick and easy read.
laura_mcgovern's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mallorykjorgensen's review against another edition
Awards Won: Newbery Medal (1992), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Intermediate Book (1994)
audra_spiven's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nik_payne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
zusy's review against another edition
4.0
11 year old boy deals with lying and animal cruelty. Not for Core children.
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Minor: Gun violence
kghc's review against another edition
4.0
Read this because my fourth graders will soon be reading it, and I absolutely love the message it portrays. It's realistic because in the end enemies aren't immediately buddy-buddy, but instead are at an understanding. Hard work and perseverance can sometimes pay off, and as is learned through Judd sometimes people can be seen as "salty" and not altogether desirable for a reason.