DOG CALLED KITTY

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Summary: NL-S Approved
Review: A few years ago, I read a book called A Dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace. This book has by far the best plot of any book I've read. It is great for kids my age, (16) because it teaches you to overcome your fears if it is in good cause.

In the beginning of the story Ricky's father announces that the family is moving from the city to the country. This was no big deal really, but when they got there, Ricky really wanted to go back. After a couple of days this puppy was suddenly showing up everyday wanting to play with him. This scared Ricky, because he was attacked as a baby, by a dog. The dog was slowly starving though, so Ricky gradually conquers his fear starting out by giving him scraps and bones to eat. Soon the two become best friends. He then names the dog 'Kitty', because every time Ricky's mother calls the kitties in, Kitty(the dog) comes running.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of something. I think that includes everyone, so go to the nearest library and find this book, A Dog Called Kitty. Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I did.

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Summary: I still remember this book
Review: I don't remember reading any other of Bill Wallace's books but I read this book for the first time when I was in the fourth grade in 1987. This book was so touching and profound that I remembered it 17 years later while book shopping for my son. This was the first book that I remember reading as a child that totally transported me with its words. I was there with Ricky when his fear slowly turned to friendship and his acceptance of loss. I remember crying while reading the last two chapters but I don't think the book would have been as moving and memorable with any other ending. I remember being the most upset after reading the last line because I wanted to read more of Ricky's story. This book is the reason I am such an avid reader today. Bill Wallace took me to another place and let me experience fear, friendship, suspense, loss and acceptance. It is a definite must read for the 4th to 6th grade group.

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Summary: This is a GREAT book!
Review: I was repeatedly shocked when I read this book! It is chock-ful of violence and cruelty! There is a cute picture of a puppy on the cover and it has a cute title. Would you ever guess that it starts off with domestic abuse, has characters laughing at a dog's suffering (while trying to teach him a lesson for his own good), a boy's young cousin being killed in a car accident for no reason that has ANYTHING to do with the rest of the book other than to get the boy's father away for a couple days. Then there is the (legal?) baiting and poisoning of coyotes, a horrific dog-pack vs boy and dog fight, which they survive. Then all within 2 pages near the end, the boy and his dog meet a new adult male friend (a stranger who "took a real liking" to the boy and his dog) which is just another bizarre setup having nothing to do with the story other than a method of getting the dog killed in an avalanche of pipe! Not to mention the fist-fights between the boy and another kid.!

I cannot believe that this book has won 3 awards! (although I hadn't heard of any of them before)

This book may be all right for Grades 7-8 and up, but with the cute title and cover, I find it is very misleading as to the proper age group.

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Summary: A Review Of A Dog Called Kitty
Review: In the beginning of A Dog Called Kitty a kid named Ricky is afraid of dogs because when he was a baby he had a bad experience with a dog. In the middle of the book Ricky finds a dog in the barn.The dog chases Ricky all around the barn.After awhile Ricky gets used to the dog and names him Kitty. In the end of the book Ricky and Kitty fight wolves and beat them but get really hurt too.As soon as they get home Ricky's mom calls the vet and the doctor.Kitty gets a big patch on his stomach.A few days later when Ricky and Kitty go for a walk,something terrible happens to Kitty.To find out what happens to Kitty read A Dog Called Kitty.

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Summary: Surprising Good Book
Review: This book did not win any awards. My opinion on this book was that I really liked this book.. The caracters in the book are Kitty, the dog ,Ricky,Ricky's mother, and father,Ricky's little brother, Chuckie,and Ricky's friends, Brad,Charlie,and Ben. This book is about a dog who is slowly starving dog and a boy who overcomes his fears. He named him Kitty because every time Ricky's mother called her cats she would say "Here kitty,kitty", then the dog would come up and eat a little of the cat's food. I really liked this book but I would not reccommend the end of chapter 11 and some of chapter 12 to little kids. If you like startling and surprising stories, then you should read this book and enjoy it like I did.

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Summary: A Dog Called Kitty
Review: This book is about a boy who's afraid of dogs. A stray puppy comes around looking for food. The Mother of the family always puts out scraps of food for the cats and calls "Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty!" The Puppy comes too, but the cats attack him. He is about to starve when Ricky decides to feed him. In the process of giving him the food, Ricky overcomes his fear of dogs. The dog is called Kitty because he comes running for the food every time Ricky's mom calls Kitty! They become friends. I think the writer has a unique writing style. He writes in the first person. It is so vividly written that you feel like you're standing there listening to the story of his childhood. The book had a great storyline and was vividly described. The book had a funny theme. I'd give this book 6 stars if I could

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Summary: An amazing tale of a dog and a boy
Review: Well "A Dog Called Kitty" is one of the best books I had ever read, it's funny, surprising, and sad. It's a heart-warming story of a dog and a boy. The boy's name is Ricky, and he has had a fear af dogs ever since he got tackled by one when he was little. One day a dog appears on his farm and scares Ricky. He tries to hide on a haystack but the dog tries to jump up! Kitty comes by every day when Ricky's mother calls the cats for breakfeast. And he chases them around the farm; that's why they named him Kitty. Something happy happens at the end and something very sad it made me cry.

But I will let you find that out for yourself when you read this. A very exiting, heart-warming, and love between man and dog. I promise if you read this you will fall in love with the Characters mom, dad, ricky, kitty this probably is the best book ever!