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Boys Are Dogs
Boys Are Dogs
Author: Leslie Margolis
Annabelle’s all-girls elementary was very different from Birchwood Middle School where the boys run through the halls like wild animals. But with a little experimenting, Annabelle realizes that like her new puppy, maybe boys can be trained too. Featuring Annabelle’s hilarious take on friendship, boys, and her all-new life, this novel...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9781599903811
ISBN-10: 1599903814
Publication Date: 10/13/2009
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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4.8 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Reviewed by hoopsielv for TeensReadToo.com

Annabelle comes home from summer camp to a lot of new changes in her life. She's moving into a new house with her mom's new boyfriend.

They buy her a puppy in hopes that she will have a better adjustment.

The puppy appears to be a bouncy ball of fur, but he soon gets into everything! Annabelle certainly has her hands full! Luckily, she has a book on raising dogs that should help.

Going to a new school is another change in Annabelle's life. She had previously gone to an all-girls school, so for the first time she has boys in her classes. It only takes her a minute to realize that boys are dogs! One boy tells her to go into the wrong classroom, another kicks her chair in class, and her two lab partners either ignore her or make fun of her.

Annabelle's book on training dogs proves to be a bigger help than she originally plans. She can use the tips with Pepper and also with the boys at school! She's got to make them all realize that she is the boss and the dominant dog of them all!

This book was terrific! It was full of laughs and I enjoyed seeing what Annabelle planned to do next. She's a character who starts out unsure of herself but you really see her confidence grow in the book. This would be an enjoyable read for anyone, whether you are in junior high or just want to relive those memories!


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