The Dog, Ray - Linda Coggin电子书mobi+epub
Product Details
Age Range: 10 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 and up
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (November 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763679380
ISBN-13: 978-0763679385
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Product Details
Age Range: 10 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 and up
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (November 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763679380
ISBN-13: 978-0763679385
By turns humorous, poignant, and moving, this tale of a girl who comes back to Earth as a dog is a nuanced portrait of death, love, grief, and hope.
When my death came it was swift. Swift as a running horse. It wasted no time.
Daisy, age twelve, has died in a car accident. She finds herself in the afterworld, which resembles nothing more than a job center. Her soul is being returned to Earth, but not as a human being—she’s returning as a dog. A dog who retains Daisy’s thoughts and pluck and is determined to get back to her parents and to get back home. What she doesn’t expect is that life as a dog named Ray would come with such worries—and moments of jubilation—as she grows to care for others in a whole new way. Told in a compelling first-person voice, Linda Coggin’s incredible novel touches on loyalty and freedom, connection and acceptance, and is sure to stay with readers long after the story is done.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 5–8—A beautiful and lyrical story about grief and healing. Twelve-year-old Daisy Fellows has died. Almost immediately, she finds herself in a soul-reassignment center. She is returned to Earth, not as a human but as a dog. Daisy, soon renamed Ray, can remember her life as a girl and is determined to reunite with her parents. On her way, she meets a boy named Pip, a runaway who is living on the streets, and together they set out to locate their families. The narrative grapples with some weighty themes but portrays them all with empathy and kindness. Pip and Daisy are allowed to grieve at their own pace, and both take solace in each other's company. As Daisy dedicates herself to helping Pip, her memories of her life before slowly begin to fade away. Far from being sad, this feels more like a reprieve from the complicated and painful emotions of her past. The transition is deftly accomplished, and Coggin's well-crafted prose is authentic and moving. Aside from a rather one-dimensional depiction of the sole antagonistic character, the novel is populated with engaging secondary characters who all assist Pip and Daisy along their journey. VERDICT A tender and heartfelt tale that is sure to delight dog-loving readers or anyone who likes their happy endings to be hard-earned.—Laken Hottle, Providence Community Library
Review
Coggin's subtle narrative transitions her protagonist from dog-inhabited-by-the-soul-of-a-girl to solely-dog with exquisite grace, leading to a wholly original homecoming theme. A powerful story brought to heart-beating life by its cogent craftsmanship.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Daisy’s sassy, wry voice keeps the story this side of sentimental, and it actually moves into some unique territory as she begins to lose her memories of her previous existence, ultimately forgetting her parents and remaining in her new life with the boy. A satisfying blend of pathos and humor, this is sure to appeal to fans of dog stories, especially those who want just a gentle nudge of melodrama.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Linda Coggin has created a unique tale about how we grow and change with experiences and how we love one another...While this story is different it is well told. The voices are genuine and the pace is quick. Readers who love a good "boy and his dog" story will enjoy this book—a good choice for libraries needing a different kind of fantasy story.
—School Library Connection
A beautiful and lyrical story about grief and healing...A tender and heartfelt tale that is sure to delight dog-loving readers or anyone who likes their happy endings to be hard-earned.
—School Library Journal
About the Author
Linda Coggin taught horseback riding in the West Indies before studying mime in Paris and Czechoslovakia and then becoming an actor and television presenter. She is now an author of poetry and books for young people and lives in Wiltshire, England, with her family and many animals.
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