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I would have loved this book when it was first published. I would have loved it at ages 8, 9, 10, maybe 11. It was a contemporary setting back then. Reading it as historical fiction as an adult, I still really liked it. I did stay up too late because I wanted to finish it.
It’s a sweet and realistic seeming family story, and school story too. I loved the dog and the relationship between the dog & the girl. There were actually a bunch of fun dogs. I was not thrilled by the buying of a dog, though ...more
It’s a sweet and realistic seeming family story, and school story too. I loved the dog and the relationship between the dog & the girl. There were actually a bunch of fun dogs. I was not thrilled by the buying of a dog, though ...more
Sal has cerebral palsy and has always lived in a special institution for the handicapped but now it is finally time for her to go home to live with her family. However, she finds the adjustment to her siblings and classmates much harder than expected. A dog and friends help Sal turn the corner and gain self confidence.
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Aug 05, 2011
Sharon
marked it as b-list
Nov 12, 2018
Kate
marked it as to-read
