Reviews
Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience., The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild., Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings."- Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog."- Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009, "The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie." -- BCCB " Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator..." -- Shelf Awareness "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." -- VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." -- School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." -- ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- The Horn Book, Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." -- VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." -- School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." --ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings."- Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog."- Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009, "The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie." - BCCB " Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator…" - Shelf Awareness "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." - VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." - School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." -ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." - The Horn Book, Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie." -- BCCB "Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator…" -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." -- VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." -- School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." --ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings."- Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog."- Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009, Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie." -- BCCB "Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator..." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." -- VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." -- School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." --ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale." Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted... Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man'sor in this case, boy'sbest friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings." Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog." Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009, Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." --ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings."- Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog."- Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009, Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work., Praise for Ten Rules for Living with My Sister : "The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie." - BCCB " Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator…" - Shelf Awareness "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." - VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." - School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." -ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." - The Horn Book Praise for Everything for a Dog : A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009 "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale." - Kirkus , starred review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings." - Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog." - The Horn Book, The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie., Praise for TEN RULES FOR LIVING WITH MY SISTER "Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator…" -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild." -- VOYA "Martin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work." -- School Library Journal "Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel." --ReadKiddoRead.com "Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for EVERYTHING FOR A DOG "[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale."- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Beautifully crafted… Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters' heartwrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man's-or in this case, boy's-best friend." Publishers Weekly , Starred review "This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings."- Booklist "This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh (S & S, 1991) and Fred Gipson's Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1942), as well as to a wider audience." - School Library Journal "It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog."- Horn Book Review A Kirkus Best Book of 2009 A Book Page Best Book of 2009
