Hate That Cat: A Novel

by Sharon Creech
Hate That Cat: A Novel  
published October 1st 2008 by Joanna Cotler
binding Hardcover
isbn 0061430927   (isbn13: 9780061430923)
pages 160
date added
03-01-08



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Elizabeth
Elizabeth rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
06/04/08

Read in April, 2008
There are few things nicer than catching a glimpse of an upcoming children’s book title and bursting into laughter at the cover. A nice laugh, of course. I don’t suppose that many people thought that Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog was in particular need of a sequel. It was a perfectly nice book but a succinct and, in many ways, self-contained verse novel. A slim little book, ideal for those reluctant readers who need to read a book ...more
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MaryLee
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06/13/08

bookshelves: summer2008
My blog review at A Year of Reading:

This ("The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe) is one of the poems Miss Stretchberry uses with Jack's class in Hate That Cat, a book that made me cry.

I've tried to be upbeat and cavalier about the end of my eight-year run as a looping teacher. I did not choose to stop; the powers-that-be (the state's licensing of teachers) changed the way we do business in 5th grade at my school and looping no longer fit into the big picture. This book made a few fat tear...more
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KT
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05/11/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: people who liked Love that Dog
Jack (from Love That Dog) is now a year older, starting a new school year, and is happy to learn that his teacher, Ms Stretchberry, has moved up a grade, too, so she'll be his teacher for another year. Ms Stretchberry hasn't lost her passion for poetry so Jack once again chronicles his year in poems. Unlike the first book, he doesn't start out hating poetry; instead he hates cats, or thinks he does.

This has the same sort of poignancy and gentle humor as the first book, and the same ...more
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Tarah
Tarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
03/28/08

Read in March, 2008
The continuation of the poetic journey of a little boy who is finding his voice. This is a very touching story, in the same format as Love That Dog. The free verse allows the reader to break away from the institutionalized literary box we've been trapped within. Yet another victory for Creech! Since this novel isn't published yet, I won't provide any spoilers!
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Lynn
Lynn rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/12/08

Jack and Miss Stretchberry are back and they are tackling poetry again
along with alliteration, onomatopoeia, and a mean black cat. This was
a delight and just as much fun as Love That Dog. Lovely fun with
poetry and Jack's voice is strong and still fresh.
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Kate
Kate marked it as to-read
07/03/08

bookshelves: to-read
Her brilliant Love That Dog led me to Hate That Cat. I can't wait to get my hands on it! I cried over the Love That Dog--the sweetness of the little boy, the delight in creating poetry, the sheer genius of the slim little volume.
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Carter
Carter rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/31/08

bookshelves: children-s, poetry
Read in May, 2008
recommended to Carter by: Alison Morris
I loved it. It holds true to the first book, but stands apart and wholly on its own. An easy recommendation.
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Jen
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07/05/08

Read in July, 2008
recommends it for: teachers, kids who like poetry
cute sequel to "love that dog." Still done in poetry form, about poetry. Cute, cute. Super short again, maybe 20 minutes to read.
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Cathy
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07/01/08

bookshelves: alltimefaves, children, poetry
Read in July, 2008
A great companion book and sequel to Love That Dog. There is so much feeling in such a small book. What a beautiful gem to read.
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Linda
Linda rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/21/08

Read in March, 2008
The poetic fun continues with Jack and Miss Stretchberry and now the cat. Another great way to make the learning of poetry fun.
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Karen
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
05/05/08

Read in May, 2008
recommended to Karen by: Jenny
Loved that Jenny shared the Advanced Reader's edition with me. This was as good or even better than Love That Dog.
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Kerri
Kerri marked it as to-read
05/07/08

bookshelves: to-read
A sequel to Love That Dog! Gotta read it just to find out what happened to Jack and Mrs. Stretchberry!
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Tiff
Tiff marked it as to-read
06/27/08

bookshelves: to-read
Comes out September 23, 2008! Cannot wait!
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Keertana
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05/24/08

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Susan
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Mattie
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05/31/08

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Leslie
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07/02/08

 

Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer marked it as to-read
05/14/08

bookshelves: to-read, to-read-interloan
 

Sarah
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05/30/08

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Alex- the awesome
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06/02/08

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avg rating (all editions): 4.27 (26 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.27 (26 ratings)
number of reviews: 13






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