McCrary Elementary School Battle of the Books Blog
Hello, McCrary Elementary Battle of the Books competitors! I'm setting up this blog so that we can discuss the Battle of the Books books during the summer and the school year. Feel free to post any comments, questions, or thoughts about the different books on here. Just remember that this is a school blog and it is a public document. Make sure that your comments are thoughtful and appropriate! Happy reading!
-Ms. Salabak
I read this book over the weekend and really enjoyed it! My favorite character was Georgina, because she was energetic and dedicated to trying to help her family. Parts of this book were very funny- and I was satisfied in the end when Georgina came clean about what she'd done. Some questions for discussion:
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think Georgina steals a dog, even though she knows it is wrong? Do you think her reasons for stealing the dog justified what she did?
I thought that Mookie's motto "sometimes the trail you leave behind you is more important than the path ahead of you" was interesting and meaningful. How do you think this motto can be applied to your life?
Why do you think Carmella continues to be nice to Georgina after she learns the truth about Willy? What do you think this says about Carmella's character?
If you had been in Georgina's situation, would you have taken Willy? Why or why not? If not, what would you do to help your family instead?
This was an awesome book I couldn't put it down. I think that Georgina was plain wrong to steal the dog. But I also understand why she did it. I mean if I was living in a car. I would propbably steal a dog to. Even if Georgina hadn't stolen the dog her mom still would have found the house with the coffee shop.
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DeleteThanks again for sharing your thoughts! I also enjoyed this book, mainly because the characters were so likeable and humorous! Stealing is wrong, but I agree with you that someone may act differently if they were as desperate as Georgina. Were you surprised that Georgina admitted what she'd done when she could have gotten away with it? How did you feel when reading about her confession?
i agree with you Elizabeth, i didnt get to read much but Jernay let me read her book and the first few pages i got lost in the book!i would feel the same way i lived in a car!I hope you can make it to the next meeting!!k
DeleteI wasn't very surprised when Georgina confessed because you could tell from the beginning that all that quesiness and guilt built up and I could tell she just couldn't go through with the plan.
DeleteJenni-
DeleteWe missed you the other week! Glad you made it to the next meeting. This book definitely gets your attention right away. Have you finished it now? Were you surprised at the ending?
Elizabeth-
There were many clues that Georgina was feeling guilty. She seems like a good person who just made a bad choice (but for good reason- she was trying to help). I figured she would admit what she had done since she does seem like a caring and kind person. But it is hard to admit when we make mistakes!
no not yet but im almost finished.and yes i think you are right this book really caught my attention right away when she said she was living in a car and was gonna steal a dog.
Deletei think the book how to steal a dog is good because they stole a dog but they thought the dog owner was rich but she was not but at the end they did the right thing.Gonzalo
ReplyDeleteGonzalo,
DeleteI was glad that they did the right thing at the end. What did you think about Carmella? How did you feel about her character after Georgina told her the truth? I was surprised that she forgave Georgina so quickly. If someone stole my cat, I don't think I could forgive them that easily! But I'm not rich, and I couldn't offer a $500 reward for my cat either.
:O! Never ever steal a dog thinking the person has money!!! :OOOO!!!!
ReplyDeletethats right Tiana i would never do that i would never steal!!!!!
DeleteGlad you ladies are both too honest for this! This book shows how one little choice or one small lie can turn into a big problem. This is why we should always tell the truth. Have you ever told a lie that got you into trouble?
Deletewell i cant really remember but i don't think so. i wonder if Tiana has ever gotten in trouble???!!!Have you ever gotten in trouble Ms.Salabak???!!!
DeleteI have. It was very painful. :P
Deletethis book is awesome because first it was a little sad but it was really good
ReplyDeleteIt is a sad book. What parts did you find sad? Many of the books on the list this year were sad to me. More than one made me cry!
DeleteI love this book(: it is amazing!!(:
ReplyDeletei agree with you Autumn, i really like this book and i think this is the best book ive ever read and other many Battle of the books.
DeleteI can't choose my favorite this year. I enjoyed all of the books- a few I liked a little less but I thought they were all pretty good.
Deletewell, witch book did you like less Ms.Salabak!i liked all of the books this year to!!!i wonder what the other guys favorite book is.
Deletethis book is great and amazing!!!!!!georgina sleals a dog beacausethere was a award for $500,she wanted the money so they could get there own apt.but still i wouldnt steal a dog i would just be poor and live in a car.
ReplyDeleteJenni,
DeleteIt would be so hard to live in a car. This book made me so grateful for what I have. Many of the books for Battle of the Books made me thankful for what I have. Did any of the other books make you thankful? How?
yes,and it would be really hard to live in a car and wear the same clothes every day and be poor.yes some books made me thankful.i like because of winn-dixie becuase i like having a dog and it would be so cool if i lived it.
DeleteI LIKE THIS BOOK SO MUCH! IF I WHERE GEORGENA I WOULD STEEL THE DOG EVEN THOUGH IT IS TRUE THAT IT IS WRONG IT WILL HELP MY FAMILY GET MONEY FOR AN APARTMENT INSTED OF A CAR. BUT I WOULD NOT TELL MY BROTHER BECAUSE THAT COULD BE A SUPER BIG RISK. IF I DID NOT THEN I WOULD GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY AND ASK FOR DONATIONS.
ReplyDeletei agree with you geogia...i would do that to but i would ask alot of places for donations
DeleteGeorgia,
DeleteI like your idea about going to the Salvation Army. We are fortunate to live in an area where we have people who are willing to help us when we need help. I have found that when I have a problem, there are usually people around who are willing to help me.
I really love my little dog. I would be so upset if someone stole her. I wouldn't want to make anyone feel that terrible. I can't imagine how terrible Carmella felt when her dog was missing :(
I have just finished this book againi really like it,i Like it because it is very detailed.If you dont know what i mean then i will tell you.I mean that it tells you everything that happens some books dont do that very offten.Thats why i love this book it is very good
ReplyDeletei really want to be an expert on how to steal a dog because i really know a lot about how to steal a dog because it is really funny and i like FUNNY BOOKS and this book is funny and i almost know everything about how to steal a dog begin to the end
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous, I mean Gonzalo :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you want to be an expert on "How To Steal A Dog". I enjoyed the book too. I'm curious, what part of the book did you think was funny? I felt stressed for Georgina. I think Georgina put herself in a very stressful situation.
i think because she wanted the dog and i don't think she had money to buy so she stole a dog. and yes because she was stealing a dog and that's justified.
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