Skip

by Aileen Fisher, Wayne Blickenstaff (Illustrator)

Krissy moves her hand in front of Skip's eyes. He doesn't even blink. That's how Krissy learns the awful truth. Skip-her beloved dog-is blind!

"Animals on this ranch have to pay their way," Dad always says. "We can't afford to keep them if they don't."

"Oh, Skip!" cries Krissy, "What's going to happen to you now-now that you can't see?"

Genres: Childrens

132 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1968

About the author

Aileen Lucia Fisher was an American writer of more than a hundred children's books, including poetry, picture books in verse, prose about nature and America, biographies, Bible themed books, plays, and articles for magazines and journals. Her poems have been anthologized many times and are frequently used in textbooks. In 1978 she was awarded the second National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.

Reviews

[Matt Sears · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this 1950s kid lit, imagining my mom and her brothers back in the day on the farm.

[Tomi Alger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book I had in my childhood collection of books. I am certain I bought it from Scholastic because my brother's nickname is Skip. I don't remember reading it, but I certainly enjoyed it now. Krissy is part of a farm family in the 1950s. She discovers that her dog, Skip, is blind and worries about what will happen. She and Skip have typical adventures on their farm and with their neighbors. I really enjoyed the book.

[Amy Flink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up at a junk store when I was in 4th grade! It was so good and I recently reread it. I loved these Scholastic classics! Really my kind of book!