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ameserole's review
4.0
Dog Days in the City is the second installment of the Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City series. In it, you are still following animal lover Josie Shilling and her family. We also get to see the adorable Hamlet from time to time but this story is about a girl and a dog. Well, some puppies that were abandoned as well.
Sugar was probably the best family dog anyone could ever ask for. So, it was really bittersweet to watch her get older and get sicker. It definitely brought me back to when we had our first dog and how sick he got at 13 years old. So, when Josie and her family were sad - I felt that. Mostly because I've been there.
While that was making me an emotional hot mess, we still had adorable puppies to take care of and get adopted. I seriously love how excited and helpful her stoop friends are because I know no one who would help me get seven puppies adopted. My friends and I would just keep them for ourselves, if I'm being completely honest.
In the end, I had a feeling that a certain adoption was coming Josie's way. I'm also glad that she made up with her friends and everything turned out for the better. So happy that I decided to jump into this series. It was very cute, and I think I need another Josie adventure.
Sugar was probably the best family dog anyone could ever ask for. So, it was really bittersweet to watch her get older and get sicker. It definitely brought me back to when we had our first dog and how sick he got at 13 years old. So, when Josie and her family were sad - I felt that. Mostly because I've been there.
While that was making me an emotional hot mess, we still had adorable puppies to take care of and get adopted. I seriously love how excited and helpful her stoop friends are because I know no one who would help me get seven puppies adopted. My friends and I would just keep them for ourselves, if I'm being completely honest.
In the end, I had a feeling that a certain adoption was coming Josie's way. I'm also glad that she made up with her friends and everything turned out for the better. So happy that I decided to jump into this series. It was very cute, and I think I need another Josie adventure.
mindfullibrarian's review
5.0
(free review copy) Oh my goodness. This is the first middle grade book that has straight up made me cry in a long long time. It was on the top of my most anticipated MG list for this fall and it 100% lived up to my expectations as the sequel to my favorite of Fall 2017 - THE UNLIKELY STORY OF A PIG IN THE CITY. In that story, Josie (along with her many siblings and friends) were tasked with saving a pig in their urban Ohio home, and this time it’s a litter of SEVEN puppies abandoned at the clinic where Josie volunteers.
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I adore everything about this book - everything. Fans of the first in the duo will rejoice when this releases on Oct 2, and new readers should start reading PIG now so they are ready for this one as soon as it drops!
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I adore everything about this book - everything. Fans of the first in the duo will rejoice when this releases on Oct 2, and new readers should start reading PIG now so they are ready for this one as soon as it drops!
whispersong's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
foreverinastory's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was cute but it made me sad so -1 star for that. Mean!
CWs: Animal death (terminal illness), cancer, medical content (veterinary). Moderate: bullying, toxic friendship, animal cruelty (run over by car). Minor: car accident (mentioned but not on page).
CWs: Animal death (terminal illness), cancer, medical content (veterinary). Moderate: bullying, toxic friendship, animal cruelty (run over by car). Minor: car accident (mentioned but not on page).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Medical content, and Cancer
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Minor: Car accident
amylort's review
3.0
I read this to my sons and 250 pages (!!) in it got really, really sad. But we were in too deep. I don’t think it should be spoiled, but I would have wanted some warning on the back cover or something. It was a fine book but my sister wouldn’t have bought it and I wouldn’t have chosen to read this to them if I knew how it was going to go.
barberchicago_books's review
5.0
What an absolute pleasure to be back with Josie and the rest of the Shillings. I loved every second of this book, as it delved deeper into the characters’ wants, insecurities, problems, and how they solved them. Josie is growing into a spectacular young lady, one whom is he proud to recommend to my students as a character role model. She is empathic, resilient, and compassionate.
This story was a rollercoaster of emotions for me, as I’m quite sure it was for the author. I relate to so much in this book, and I’m certain it will help my students who are encountering change and sadness in their lives. It’s so SO good for kids to see that you can come out on the other side.
This story was a rollercoaster of emotions for me, as I’m quite sure it was for the author. I relate to so much in this book, and I’m certain it will help my students who are encountering change and sadness in their lives. It’s so SO good for kids to see that you can come out on the other side.
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