How to Steal a Dog
by Barbara O'Connor
Georgina Hayes, her brother Toby, and their mom live in their car. Georgina's dad left the family penniless and they had no where else to go. Georgina's mom is doing the best she can to get the family back on their feet, but it takes time to save enough money for a deposit on a rental home. Georgina is embarrassed and tired of living out of a car, never knowing where they will spend their next night. She develops a plan to steal a dog...a dog that is owned by a wealthy person who will pay a BIG reward to get their dog back. But Georgina's scheme does not turn out exactly like she thought it would. In fact, she seems to get deeper and deeper and deeper into a big ol' mess. I think our 4th graders would love this book. There are so many deep themes to explore - homelessness, how we treat people different from ourselves, how we view the poor and the rich, doing what is right even when it's hard. There's lots of humor and laughs in the book, as well as lots of places that make you stop and think. I highly recommend this book - put this on your "To Read" list! Emily V. read another book by Barbara O'Connor at the end of the school year - Me and Rupert Goody. I remember her telling me how much she enjoyed it.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
How To Steal a Dog
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My friend Mallory read this book and absolutly (is that how you spell it) loved it! I think I may borrow it from her!
♥ Anna C.
I think you would love it. Barbara O'Connor (the author) reminds me a little of Deborah Wiles (who wrote Love, Ruby Lavender). How to Steal a Dog has funny moments, but also gives you a lot to think about it. After you read it, let me know what you think.
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