Pub Date: March 17, 2020
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2019944596
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.50" H x 8.30" L x 5.70" W ( 0.40 lbs) 96 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General | Animals | Dogs | Readers | Chapter Books | Family | Multigenerational | Girls and Women | Social Themes | Emotions and Feelings | Pets | Friendship | Parents | Short Stories | New Experience | Strangers
Description: Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog named Rex.
Brief description:
Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
Review Quotes:
"MacLachlan spins from simple words an enigmatic, gentle . . . tale. Sweetly magical." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A charmed (and charming) dog, a language-loving girl, and an innate aunt-niece bond are among the alluring threads that MacLachlan (Dream Within a Dream) deftly weaves into this taut novel. MacLachlan again proves her gift for shaping endearing and credible characters--even a magical canine--in this bright yet reflective story." -- Publishers Weekly
"Newbery-winner MacLachlan's spare but elegant prose touches on themes of self-confidence, the writer's craft, and the sense of well-being that can come from pet ownership. This book will please younger readers and inspire would-be wordsmiths." -- Booklist