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A review by katykelly
The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer
4.0
Moving dog story for children.
I've loved The Art of Racing in the Rain, Andy Mulligan's Dog, multiple Morpurgo dog stories. They touch a nerve, the vulnerability and unceasing love of a dog for a human.
Colfer brings a sad tale that is ultimately reviving to a young audience, with some quite difficult detail early on (abused and maltreated dog) who gets a chance to recover with a loving owner.
Patrick is missing his dad, away working, but while he's not there, he gets the chance to own the dog his father is allergic to. And he chooses Oz, the puppy who won't bark for fear of what will happen to him.
Can Patrick help Oz find his voice? And can Oz help Patrick through his own family issues?
I loved the narration, an Irish voice making the cultural setting clear, portraying a young, eager but hurt puppy and a pre-pubescent boy with earnestness.
This is a short book, full of emotion, could be upsetting for sensitive readers. I'm considering whether I read it with my nearly 8-year-old, I may wait a little while.
For ages 7-10 ideally.
I've loved The Art of Racing in the Rain, Andy Mulligan's Dog, multiple Morpurgo dog stories. They touch a nerve, the vulnerability and unceasing love of a dog for a human.
Colfer brings a sad tale that is ultimately reviving to a young audience, with some quite difficult detail early on (abused and maltreated dog) who gets a chance to recover with a loving owner.
Patrick is missing his dad, away working, but while he's not there, he gets the chance to own the dog his father is allergic to. And he chooses Oz, the puppy who won't bark for fear of what will happen to him.
Can Patrick help Oz find his voice? And can Oz help Patrick through his own family issues?
I loved the narration, an Irish voice making the cultural setting clear, portraying a young, eager but hurt puppy and a pre-pubescent boy with earnestness.
This is a short book, full of emotion, could be upsetting for sensitive readers. I'm considering whether I read it with my nearly 8-year-old, I may wait a little while.
For ages 7-10 ideally.