{"product_id":"love-that-dog-a-novel-isbn-9780060852788","title":"Love That Dog: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003cem\u003eWalk Two Moons, \u003c\/em\u003eSharon Creech\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e brings readers a story with enormous heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove That Dog\u003c\/em\u003e shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments—and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I guess it does\u003cbr\u003elook like a poem\u003cbr\u003ewhen you see it\u003cbr\u003etyped up\u003cbr\u003elike that.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eNewbery Medal Winner Sharon Creech's remarkable novel about how words can change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a fresh and deceptively simple style, acclaimed author Sharon Creech tells a story with enormous heart. Written as a series of free-verse poems from a young student's point of view, \u003cem\u003eLove That Dog\u003c\/em\u003e shows how one boy finds his own voice with the help of a teacher, a writer, a pencil, some yellow paper and, of course, a dog.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This is the perfect tape for the millions of boys who think they hate poetry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...Sharon Creech manages to connect several themes and lessons in this simple yet touching story...Scott Wolf does a memorable job, finding the right intonations, pacing, and emotion to make Jack’s journey very real... - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAudioFile Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888593170661,"sku":"NP9780060852788","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060852788.jpg?v=1730229404","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/love-that-dog-a-novel-isbn-9780060852788","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}