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June 14, 2012
Very cute and the author even threw some good rescue/shelter related stuff in there. LOVE IT !!
May 29, 2012
I got this book for my 10 YO son. He happens to be a very picky reader, but he loved this story. For my son, the best part was focusing on the main character's feelings, overcoming fears towards dogs and developing a relationship with his pet. (Just kidding, of course. The best part was- spoiler warning-the dog eating the homework!) My son also appreciated the sense of humor and the realism of the characters. As an adult, I also liked the realism of the family described in the book. It doesn't have the "modern" ironic view of the family, nor is the family unrealistically perfect. (Most recent kids' books I've encountered swing between these two extremes). Here, from the first page, I was thinking, "This could be one of my kids," or "That's what I would say as a mom in this situation." The story itself is simple, but engaging and fun, for both kids and adults. If you need something quick for your elementary or middle schooler to read, or for a break from the standard wizard/dystopia/romance stuff that populates juvenile literature nowadays, give this book a try. I gave it five stars not because it's the best book ever written, but because for what it's meant to be (a realistic fiction children's book that teaches good lessons and entertains) it accomplishes it very well.
NOTE: The version I read did have editing errors, but my understanding is that the book has been re-edited since.
NOTE: The version I read did have editing errors, but my understanding is that the book has been re-edited since.
January 24, 2012
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Jack the homework eater is a cute little story about Jack, the bulldog who loves to eat paper.
Good things-
Nice concept.
An interesting story.
A good lesson for children to learn.
Relatable character, Jack that kids will adore.
Not so good-
The practical aspects of the story are non-existent. But perhaps children do not go into the practical aspects and the details would not pinch them as much as they pinched me.
Editing is immensely required. However, again children may choose to ignore the errors.
The story is a bit long for children to keep on reading. It could have been shorter and crisper.
In all, the book may appeal to children, especially those who love to avoid homework (I think that does include every child ;) ). The book would serve as a good bedtime story told over a few days.
Copy: Given by the author for review.
Jack the homework eater is a cute little story about Jack, the bulldog who loves to eat paper.
Good things-
Nice concept.
An interesting story.
A good lesson for children to learn.
Relatable character, Jack that kids will adore.
Not so good-
The practical aspects of the story are non-existent. But perhaps children do not go into the practical aspects and the details would not pinch them as much as they pinched me.
Editing is immensely required. However, again children may choose to ignore the errors.
The story is a bit long for children to keep on reading. It could have been shorter and crisper.
In all, the book may appeal to children, especially those who love to avoid homework (I think that does include every child ;) ). The book would serve as a good bedtime story told over a few days.
Copy: Given by the author for review.
November 23, 2012
Jack the Homework Eater
By Mitt Ray
Alex is scared of dogs, until his parents bring home a British Bulldog who loves to eat paper, especially his homework.
This is such a cute book, with funny scenarios and a fair bit of adventure it is a great children’s book. Jack, the British Bulldog/Homework Eater, comes into a young boy helping him to make friends and comes with the lesson in itself that adopting a dog can be a wonderful thing. Mitt Ray has done a fantastic job with this book I did find one typo and I only point it out because it’s a children’s book, other than that the writing is phenomenal and full of moral lessons like any great children’s book should be.
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By Mitt Ray
Alex is scared of dogs, until his parents bring home a British Bulldog who loves to eat paper, especially his homework.
This is such a cute book, with funny scenarios and a fair bit of adventure it is a great children’s book. Jack, the British Bulldog/Homework Eater, comes into a young boy helping him to make friends and comes with the lesson in itself that adopting a dog can be a wonderful thing. Mitt Ray has done a fantastic job with this book I did find one typo and I only point it out because it’s a children’s book, other than that the writing is phenomenal and full of moral lessons like any great children’s book should be.
For More Reviews be sure to visit my blogs at:
http://reflectionsofabookworm.wordpre...
http://bookwormrflects8.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2016
After a bad experience with his parents' Rottweiler, little Alex is frightened of dogs, and when, after the old dog dies, his parents bring home a British Bulldog, he is both terrified and hostile. The dog, Jack, however, soon wins Alex's heart with his loyalty, friendliness and above all his usefulness. Soon the lonely, friendless Alex is the most popular boy in the school, all because of his dog Jack.
Apart from being an entertaining story, this book is worthy of notice for being a really fine piece of didactic writing. There is never any preaching, yet the reader is clearly shown the wrongness of dumping dogs, the benefits of befriending them and above all the value of the human/dog partnership. It's ideal for anyone with a child who is frightened of dogs or even unused to them.
Apart from being an entertaining story, this book is worthy of notice for being a really fine piece of didactic writing. There is never any preaching, yet the reader is clearly shown the wrongness of dumping dogs, the benefits of befriending them and above all the value of the human/dog partnership. It's ideal for anyone with a child who is frightened of dogs or even unused to them.
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