A lighthearted coming-of-age novel with a cultural twist. Readers follow Grace, an American girl of Taiwanese heritage, through the course of one year–The Year of the Dog–as she struggles to integrate her two cultures. Throughout the story, her parents share their own experiences that parallel events in her life. These stories serve a dual purpose; they draw attention to Graces cultural background and allow her to make informed decisions. She and her two sisters are the only Taiwanese-American children at school until Melody arrives. The girls become friends and their common backgrounds illuminate further differences between the American and Taiwanese cultures.
The year of the dog wasn't my favorite book it didn't make scence
ReplyDeleteSamantha R. Mr.Hjelm
Ya I loved it!!!!! lol :) Even though im still reading it!! I just cant stop!!!!!
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I want to read it i like dogs.Ihave 3 dogs Max, Elsworth and Aspin
it mwas ok it was kinda boring
ReplyDeleteNathan in mrs. montgomery
I liked this book. I would recommed it to other students because you get to find out about her traditions but from a child's view. It is kind of funny. I would give it a 7 out of 10.(PS: If you like this one there is a sequel, Year of the Rat.)
ReplyDeleteLiselle D. Mrs. Montgomery
I LOVEEEEE THIS BOOK.........WHEN I READ IT I JUST COUD NOT PUT IT DOWN CLAIRE S. MRS.MONTGOMERY
ReplyDeletethis was book was fantastic!!! you should give it a shot! its all about the year of the dog.COME ON GO GIVE IT A SHOT!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletecome on go and try it i bet you'll like it.go,go!!!!!I hope you like it.
Makayla M. Mrs.keller
I like this book because she talks about two sister are two american people.It is a great book and you sounld read it.
ReplyDeletecatherine v.mrs. keller
This was the best book in the world.How would u not like this BOOK!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSam .S Mr Hjelm
I like the year of the it was good. You should read it.
ReplyDeleteCcecelia B. Mr.Hjelm
I think all kids should read this. It is a very awsome story. I would reccomend all children including 12th graders. When I read this book on January 20th,2010, it was exctroidinary. About a little girl named Grace a.k.a Pacy is starting an american life. I would give it a 10 of 10.
ReplyDelete(If there was a seaqul it should be year of the kitten.) Qiana D. Mrs.Bethke 1-26-2010
Just got done reading it about 1 month ago. i really liked it
ReplyDeletejessica schifsky mrs.bethke
I think The Year of the dog is a very excellent. I would reccomend this book to all 4th and 5th grade students around the entire globe.
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing story about a girl who is a chinese american and makes an american friend.
Qiana D. Mrs.Bethke
Jonah P
ReplyDeletelol dog are fun, and so are friends.