A Dog on Barkham Street
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Author | Mary Stolz |
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Illustrator | |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's literature |
Publication date | 1960 |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 184 pp |
Preceded by | Emmett's Pig |
Followed by | Belling the Tiger |
A Dog on Barkham Street is a children's novel published in 1960 written by Mary Stolz and illustrated by .[1][2][3] It was voted one of 41 notable children's books of 1960 in a poll of librarians conducted by the American Library Association.[4]
A companion novel, The Bully of Barkham Street, was published in 1963. This presents the events of A Dog on Barkham Street from the bully's point of view.[5]
Plot[]
The main character, Edward Frost, is a kid who is constantly bullied by his neighbor, Martin Hastings. Edward asks his parents if they can move to a far away place, to escape his bully, but they deny him. He also asks for a dog, but his parents do not believe he is responsible enough to care for one. One day, Uncle Joe, a wandering hobo, gives the Edward a collie named Argess.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Fischer, Makjorie (May 8, 1960). "Boy Meets Collie" (fee required). The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "100 Other Fine Books of 1960" (fee required). Chicago Tribune. November 6, 1960. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Books for Children" (fee required). Los Angeles Times. January 1, 1961. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Librarians Rate Children's Books" (fee required). The New York Times. April 4, 1961. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Books for Younger Readers". New York Times. No. 216. 28 July 1963.
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