van de Vendel, Edward A Dog Like Sam. 111 pages. CHAPTER BOOK. Illustrated by
Philip Hopman. Eerdmans Books for Young
Readers, 2016. $13.00. Content: Language: G Mature Content: PG
(cigarettes and guns) Violence: G (although there are guns, they are not used)
A big white dog wanders into the yard while Kix and Emilia
are playing. Although they discover that
the dog belongs to their neighbors, it keeps coming back to their house. Kix’s family feeds and plays with the dog and
names him Sam. From his scrawniness and
cautious personality they conclude that he’s had a rough life. They also learn that Sam makes a great
watchdog and loves having his fur brushed.
All is well until their neighbor’s son returns and wants his dog.
Translated from Dutch, this book is based on true
events. It consists of short chapters
with simple illustrations. It is a
heartwarming story that will appeal to any animal lover.
EL – ADVISABLE.
Reviewer: Nancy W.
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