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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
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:
Complicated
This is such a cute, quick read. I love Rose and May's friendship so much! A nice opposites attract dynamic as the two bond and work together to cheer up a grieving worker in Rose's rich neighborhood by finding him another dog after his Queenie died.
The friendship has its ups and downs but for the age the girls are it all feels fairly realistic. And the alternating chapters provide a nice look at each girl's life and especially the dynamics they have with their parents.
Recommended for a short, heartwarming read.
The friendship has its ups and downs but for the age the girls are it all feels fairly realistic. And the alternating chapters provide a nice look at each girl's life and especially the dynamics they have with their parents.
Recommended for a short, heartwarming read.
Pretty innocuous, but not a standout in the middle grades fiction genre. Fairly facile/predictable plot and flat characters.
I read this book because my 9 year old granddaughter had read it and loved it! It is an adorable, sweet book! Every young girl should read this- it talks about fitting in, friendship, disappointments, and courage! Loved it!!
Honestly, this book is a little boring but there’s definitely a reader out there for this one (especially those readers that are wistful for a best friend). Henry the dog is the best part.
Sweet, sweet story about friendship and what it means. I love how it was simple and engaging. I read this to my 9 year old son and we both really liked this one.
A sweet middle-grade fiction story about loneliness. Mavis and Rose couldn't be less alike, but the pair form an unlikely bond when they try to help Mr. Duffy recover from the loss of his beloved dog, Queenie. In the process of helping him, they find a lonely dog, who they hope will help solve the problem. The story is very realistic and believable. All of the characters go through a process of adjustment and growing up, which is what middle grade fiction should be about. I would recommend to G4 and above.
Three lives will intersect in this touching story which is told through alternating points of view.
Mavis Jeeter is fearless and bold. She has just moved AGAIN because her mother has taken a job as a housekeeper for the Tully family. Rose Tully doesn't fit in with the neighborhood girls so her only friend is the gateman, Mr. Duffy. Henry is a runaway dog who is looking for kindness and love. When their lives intersect, they find friendship in unexpected places.
I absolutely adored this sweet story and highly recommend it for a family read-aloud or a great book for your child. This delightful story of friendship is an easy and quick read. The rotating point of view offers a variety of perspectives on the situations in the story.
In addition to having plenty of fun moments, there are also age-appropriate emotions and challenges faced by the characters. Of course, the best part is that this childhood story involves a dog that doesn't die!
Mavis Jeeter is fearless and bold. She has just moved AGAIN because her mother has taken a job as a housekeeper for the Tully family. Rose Tully doesn't fit in with the neighborhood girls so her only friend is the gateman, Mr. Duffy. Henry is a runaway dog who is looking for kindness and love. When their lives intersect, they find friendship in unexpected places.
I absolutely adored this sweet story and highly recommend it for a family read-aloud or a great book for your child. This delightful story of friendship is an easy and quick read. The rotating point of view offers a variety of perspectives on the situations in the story.
In addition to having plenty of fun moments, there are also age-appropriate emotions and challenges faced by the characters. Of course, the best part is that this childhood story involves a dog that doesn't die!
I was nervous I was going to dislike it; but boy was I wrong! I almost literally could not take my eyes off it (how do you think I finished in one day?).
Henry: An adorable dog who has such an amazing personality. He trusted Mavis even after what he thought of as betrayal.
Rose: Originally a shy, simple girl, Rose, in the end, became super brave and amazing. She's an awesome friend to Mavis and Mr. Duffy!
Mavis: Super brave and funny! She can say whatever she wants about being bad at being a best friend, but I will always disagree.
Mrs. Tully: Ugh. WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER?!
Henry: An adorable dog who has such an amazing personality. He trusted Mavis even after what he thought of as betrayal.
Rose: Originally a shy, simple girl, Rose, in the end, became super brave and amazing. She's an awesome friend to Mavis and Mr. Duffy!
Mavis: Super brave and funny! She can say whatever she wants about being bad at being a best friend, but I will always disagree.
Mrs. Tully: Ugh. WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER?!