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40 pp.
| McElderry |
May, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-689-83782-8$$14.95
(4)
1-3
Illustrated by
Adam Gustavson.
"Sam wanted a dog," and after he demonstrates the requisite maturity, his parents bring home Dodger for Sam's ninth birthday. What follows is a rather predictable pattern of training, accepting lapses in obedience, and learning from mistakes--for Sam and Dodger both. The ordinary story is given warmth and individuality by the painterly illustrations, rich in texture and the colors of spring.