You Better Love That Dog

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
The simplicity of Love That Dog makes this novel come to life. Sharon Creech enables readers to become Jack in this story by conveying his emotions through first person speech. I read this novel all in one sitting and I would consider it one of the best books I have read. I found myself wanting to turn the pages quicker than I could read because I was intrigued by what would come next. Some people may argue it’s difficult to write poetry, and even the character Jack seems to think so at times. But, this story shows us that poetry can be simple; when you want to tell a story or write a poem, express your thoughts. Poetry can also be created unintentionally as words fall across the page.
Another great thing about this novel is that both adults and children can enjoy it. Many children will be able to relate to Jack and his dog, as well as being in school. Adults may look at this story from a different point of view but will be proud of the things that Jack accomplishes along with his hard work and determination.
The font in this book is somewhat large and blue. Dates are also given on each page to make this book become a journal. These techniques make the story more individualized and the color causes the words to stand out. It gives the book a different feeling than if it was written in black and white. In a sense, this makes it appeal more to children. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good read.