Not My Dog

By Colby Rodowsky

Book Overview

Ellie Martin fiercely resists her new dog's charms It isn't Ellie's fault, really. She's always wanted a puppy, and now that she's almost nine, finally old enough to get one, Preston is foisted on her. What's more, her parents say that this fully grown mutt that Great-aunt Margaret can no longer keep will have to do. They can't very well have a dog and a puppy. Although heartbroken and resentful, Ellie does see Preston's virtues. Still, she refuses to accept him as her dog. Then Ellie's resistance almost costs her Preston, and at last she embraces him. Colby Rodowsky's story about a child's change of heart has just enough tenderness -- and just enough bite -- to satisfy young dog lovers. Captivating drawings by Thomas F. Yezerski highlight the experience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374455384
• ISBN13: 9780374455385
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 69 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

For Dog Lovers of all Ages!

This is a heart warming story about a girl who REALLY wants a dog and her feelings when a "hand-me-down" dog joins the family. The girls emotions are true to life and the ending is quite appropriate for the storyline. Teachers and librarians should have this book available for students in grades 1 through 4.

Love story

"Not my Dog" is not great literature, but it is a darling story. All adults and most children have at some time wanted something so badly that any substitute falls short. Ellie wanted a puppy and when the family took Great-aunt Margaret's dog because she could not have him in her new apartment, Ellie was broken hearted and knew in her heart that Preston would never be her dog. But as happens, Preston turned out to be special.