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The Dog Ray
The Dog Ray
Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 31, 2017
Review
When Daisy, age 12, is killed in a car accident and finds out that reincarnation is the deal, she somehow returns to earth as a dog. She is able to remember all about her prior life, all her memories and her strong love for her parents. She is determined to return to them, but how in the world will she do it? She finds herself with a neglectful master, then as a stray eating from garbage pails, next as a loyal companion to a young runaway boy with problems galore, and even ends up at a shelter and is scheduled to be euthanized. This story is wonderfully unpredictable and just plain sweet. Issues such as love, loyalty, family, and grief are touched upon with humor and grace. I heartily recommend this one for ages 11 and up.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Coggin, Linda
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763679385
Price: 15.99