My Life in Dog Years

by Gary Paulsen
My Life in Dog Years  
published June 8th 1999 by Yearling
binding Paperback
isbn 0440414717   (isbn13: 9780440414711)
pages 144
description Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells the story of one special dog, among them Snowball, the puppy...more
date added
10-24-06



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-syl- rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
05/22/08

bookshelves: non-fiction
Gary Paulsen, penulis buku 'Hatchet', khusus menceritakan kisah hidupnya bersama anjing² kesayangannya di buku ini. Kecintaannya terhadap hewan yang satu ini bener² bikin saya kagum dan berpikir, "kok bisa sih suka miara anjing?" secara saya paling tidak suka hewan peliharaan. Mo itu ikan mas, kucing, apalagi anjing.

Tapi di buku yang dia tulis dengan gaya bertutur yang asik ini, anjing bagi dia benar² 'a man's best friend'. Tiap chapter menceritakan anjing yang berbeda dengan k...more
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Angela
Angela rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
09/17/07

Read in September, 2007
recommends it for: 5th/6th grade classrooms
This is a fun auto biography/memoir for a class. My kids love it so far. I do too. Each chapter is about the author's life and a different dog that came into it. Some chapters gave me chills! Sounds like a really interesting person.
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Tiki
Tiki rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/02/08

bookshelves: young-adult-picks
I wasn't even a dog lover when I read this... A great read-aloud too. Think of the stages in your life through the pets you had. This book shows how pets can help a person deal with a dysfunctional family life.
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Heather
Heather rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
09/05/07

recommends it for: Middleschoolers and adults
While this is a YA book, it has so much to offer adults. It really a little memoir, focusing on the author's interactions with various dogs throughout his life. It's really poignant and emotional, sad and funny.
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Kim
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03/30/08

Read in March, 2008
recommends it for: Jennifer and her girls
This is a juvenile nonfiction book which I read aloud to my kids, but I recommend it for adults or kids. Each chapter introduces you to a dog that Gary Paulsen owned and/or loved. Great for dog-lovers.
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Teresa
Teresa added it
06/22/08

This is a very easy read (YA), and a good read. It moves fast, each story takes you on a short journey to a time and place the author has known or knows.

Great!
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Alyson
Alyson rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
06/19/08

Read in June, 2008
A great and sometimes funny memoir revolving around all the dogs in Gary Paulsen's life. The 5th graders in my room loved it.
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Jrobertus
Jrobertus rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/19/07

a series of stories about his dogs by a first rate adventure writer. this leaves no doubt as to who man's best friend is.
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Marie
Marie rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
06/18/07

bookshelves: childrens, memoir-ish
Greate short stories about Gary Paulsen and his dogs (many that show up in his books in some form or another).
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Sarah Montambo
Sarah Montambo rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
08/27/07

bookshelves: best-read-alouds, bio-memoir-diary, essays-or-shorts, for-the-chickies, nonfiction
Oh Cookie, everyone who likes Gary Paulsen's books owes so much to you. Thanks for saving his life, pooch.
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Elise
Elise rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
06/26/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: Dog lovers
This book is obvously about dogs. Gary writes in a way that makes you want to listen. its AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Karin
Karin rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
11/03/07

recommends it for: anyone with a soul
I ran around and told every dog lover I came across to read this book. It is a must read.
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Geri
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02/07/08

It may be nonfiction, but it explains all of his dogs when he was growing up.
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Christa
Christa rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/25/08

bookshelves: animals
No matter what you do you will never forget a good friend.
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Jennifer
Jennifer rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/08/08

Read in January, 2004
Any dog lover would appreciate this book!
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Meredith
Meredith rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
08/06/07

I laughed, I cried, I loved it!
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Carolyn
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02/17/08

Read in October, 2005
IT's a touching book. :)
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Lynn
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07/04/08

bookshelves: childrens
Wonderful bio for boys!
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Kris
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03/07/08

 

Brittany
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06/29/08

 


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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 4.11 (91 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.11 (90 ratings)
number of reviews: 18






other editions

MY LIFE IN DOG YEARS: FRED (Paperback)
My Life In Dog Years: Ike (Pamphlet)
My Life in Dog Years (School & Library Binding)