She said that she would suggest to other kids that they read this book.įrom an adult's point of view, this story provides many opportunities to talk to kids about a few social issues in a way that they can understand. She said that she really liked the story, and she liked the illustrations a lot. I asked my niece to review this story after we read it. I will definitely be checking out more of this talented Australian's work! The artwork is immensely expressive, capturing the ups and downs of Mutt Dog's journey perfectly, and accentuating the emotional impact of his story.Īll in all, a wonderful book, one I would recommend to any young reader who loves dogs, and enjoys stories in which stray animals find homes (I'm a sucker for this kind of narrative, myself). (I was reminded, in this respect, of the fact that the first laws to protect child welfare, here in the United States, came out of animal protection laws). I liked that Mutt Dog's story, although it ends happily, highlights the plight of homeless people, as well as stray dogs, as I think the conjunction of the two will work to build compassion in young readers, who naturally sympathize with animals, and will be led to sympathize with people too. One evening he finds his way to a shelter for homeless people, and although there is no permanent place for him there, he eventually does find a home, as a result.Ī book that, if you have any love for animals at all, is guaranteed to tug at your heart-strings, Mutt Dug! plunges its readers into a very disturbing reality, depicting a cityscape in which both canine and human occupants are in need of help. Hungry, lonely and frightened, the stray dog searches every day for something to eat, and every night for a safe place to rest. He had to be brave, and fast, and smart.just to survive." And so begins Mutt Dog!, a poignant tale that, when combined with Stephen Michael King's endearing illustrations, will have the reader sniffling, and then smiling in turn. "In the city lived a dog.who belonged to no one.
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