The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Ries, Lori

Aggie Gets Lost

48 pp. | Charlesbridge | July, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-57091-633-5 $12.95

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer. Ben and his dog Aggie's fourth adventure begins with the two playing in the park. Aggie runs away, and Ben, with the same determination and care he's always shown for his pet, vows to find her. Ries's hallmarks--predictable, natural language; defined structure (with chapter-break markers)--continue here. Dormer's gray watercolor washes effectively reflect Ben's despair, while touches of bright orange signal his determination.

Reviewer: Betty Carter