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My Secret Dog Hardcover – November 21, 2017

by Tom Alexander (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
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I always wanted a dog, but Mum said I wasn't allowed.
So I got one anyway.
My secret dog lives in the cupboard and we sneak out at night to play.
We'll be best friends forever.
As long as Mum doesn't find out...

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 11 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 3
  5. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.39 x 8.35 inches
  6. Publisher
    Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  7. Publication date
    November 21, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    1785924869
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1785924866
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Beautifully understated and full of whimsy, My Secret Dog depicts a child's sense of slowly discovering that getting what they want is not as straight forward as it might first appear. It also made my son giggle through his bedtime story. Author: Richy K. Chandler, writer, illustrator and creator of the weekly webcomic Lucy the Octopus, Fairytale Manga Rosie and Jacinda and the Tempo Lush Tales contemporary comics anthologies.

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A sweet tale about a girl who 'accidentally' adopts a dog and tries to keep it a secret from her mother

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers (November 21, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1785924869
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785924866
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 11 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.39 x 8.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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Ben Booth
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for young children (my daughter is nearly four and ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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Such a lovely book. Perfect for young children (my daughter is nearly four and just loves it) but also for slightly older children as it can be read on a couple of levels. The text is clear and well written and full of humour with simple, understated illustrations. A future classic!
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AnnieB
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book with a good message
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
A young reader book by Tom Alexander from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Written in first person with simple line drawn art (see cover), this short book (40 pages) will engage younger readers. The art is charmingly simple and illustrates the story very well.

The young protagonist meets a stray dog who follows her home. Her mother has already said they don't have enough room to care for a dog. She attempts to hide the dog, with hilarious and predictable results. This book could have easily been my biography as an 8 year old. Happily, my grandparents were able to give my stealth dog a home where I could see her and help take care of her at least part time. I really felt for the little girl in this book.

It's worth noting that the language in My Secret Dog is British English, not American. 'Mum', 'daft', 'wellies' etc, though all of them are illustrated/contextualized and none are confusing. I think this is an added bonus, exposing youngsters to more nuanced and localized language at a young age.

I enjoyed this book very much and heartily recommend it to anyone going through 'I want a DOG' phase with their own youngsters. It would also be timely in a classroom setting when discussing themes such as planning or consequences. Very sweet and likeable book.

Four stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
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Wayne A McCoy
3.0 out of 5 stars Trying to keep a dog a secret is hard!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
'My Secret Dog' by Tom Alexander is about a little girl with a big secret. The illustrations are kind of simple, as is the story.

A young girl finds a dog, and knows that her mother will never allow her to have one, so she hides it. She knows she can't leave the dog alone when she goes to school, so it goes with her. The more she tries to hide the dog, the more trouble she will eventually get in. When your secret is a dog, can you really keep it secret that long?

It's a funny little story, but there isn't much of a moral here, except maybe that deceiving your mother and teacher is a bad idea. The illustrations are close to being stick figures, and they work for the story. Kids might get a laugh about this ambitious girl and her plan to get a dog.

I received a copy of this ebook from Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
I thought that this book was quite funny in place and the images were nice but I wasn't a huge fan of the story line in this one. Three stars from me for this one
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Demi Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great item
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2019
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Had ordered it to arrive before Christmas, and came quicker than expected, good quality book
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