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sam_smith_of_tencendor's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
thepletts's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
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