Wonderful stories of the dogs in Paulsen's life and how they helped him growing up in an alcoholic home. Many of these make great read-alouds for uppeWonderful stories of the dogs in Paulsen's life and how they helped him growing up in an alcoholic home. Many of these make great read-alouds for upper elementary and middle school. "Dirk" in particular is recommended....more
10-year-old Moon's voice is strong and memorable. I've read this book many times to many different classes from grades 6-8. Students are transfixed by10-year-old Moon's voice is strong and memorable. I've read this book many times to many different classes from grades 6-8. Students are transfixed by it. It is one of the most compelling young adult books I've read and nothing beats it for a read aloud. Very moving. ...more