9781599903811

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Bloomsbury USA Childrens

On sale:

October 2009

Price:

$6.99

Format:

Paperback

Size:

5.0625 x 7.75 in

Pages:

224 pp

Ages:

8-12

Grades:

3-6


ISBN-13: 9781599903811

ISBN-10: 1599903814



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9781599902210

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Boys Are Dogs

By Leslie Margolis

Book Description

What tween girl can resist a novel / owner's manual for both dogs AND boys?

Middle-school boys act like wild animals!
When Annabelle returns from summer camp, her life is totally different. She's moving to a new house with her mom's new boyfriend, and that means starting sixth grade at a brand-new school. Birchwood Middle School is very different from her old all-girls elementary-the boys practically run wild in the hallways. And at home, Annabelle's new puppy is taking over the house and chewing on her clothes. But the puppy came with a training manual, so Annabelle might be able to get one thing under control. Unless . . . can you train a boy the way you train a dog?

★“Effervescent…The story lines—melded household, moving, boys as dogs—coalesce naturally, giving girl readers a thoughtful story along with, just possibly, some substantive boy advice.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“This clever and humorous premise is deftly handled to create a believable and enjoyable tale with a likable and resourceful heroine whose trials, tribulations, and triumphs will have others wanting a training manual of their own.” –School Library Journal

"This sounds like a fluffy story about the power of pink, but it's actually realistically wise as well as understanding about middle-school dynamics. ...This is solid, readable, realism." ―BCCB

“This book was terrific! It was full of laughs. This would be an enjoyable read for anyone, whether you are in junior high or just want to relive those memories!” –Teensreadtoo.com

“I thought the book was cute and funny. The characters' personalities were amusing.” –Flamingnet.com (14-year-old reviewer, Renton, WA)

“Margolis has created the ultimate must-read for tweens, packed full of fantastic advice, laughs, and a bunch of confidence-boosting girl-power.” – The Compulsive Reader (online)