Jiggers

by Joy Muchmore Lacey

Child's fiction/picture book.

28 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1942

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has been a part of my consciousness since I was first read it as a child. Often reread to me and then by me, it was what framed dog ownership. I cried so many times when Jiggers was accidently locked up and felt anger towards Judy for being so careless that I can still feel the same way today! I still own my tattered little copy and it has lived with me ever since I can remember.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: Jiggers was a little black and white dog. He came to live with Judy the day she was six years old.

Premise/plot: Jiggers and Judy are very happy together for the most part. But one day while Jiggers is watching Judy begin her walk to school, he is a bit naughty. He does not go back into the house, or even the yard. When Judy returns home that day, Jiggers is not there and has not been there all day. The search is on. Where did Jiggers go? Can Judy and her family find him again?

My thoughts: I liked this one well enough. It is a lost dog story that is sweetly predictable. (They find him and all is well in the end. Not all lost pet stories have a happy ending in real life.)

Text: 3 out of 5
Illustrations: 4 out of 5
Total: 7 out of 10

[Josiah · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is one of the better picture book offerings that I have read in recent memory. The story is well done, with some small heartfelt moments that older kids will appreciate, without being too sad for the youngest readers. The illustrations are lovely, as is the story. I recommend this warm book.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this book many years ago and just had to have it! One of my favorite books as a kid!