Questions About Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog

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Could a 3rd grader who reads fairly well read this ?

Li'l Owl There is a special edition that has been adapted for young readers. Here is the ISBN code. 9780061240331
I know this question was asked quite a while a…moreThere is a special edition that has been adapted for young readers. Here is the ISBN code. 9780061240331
I know this question was asked quite a while ago but I thought you might still be interested in this for your child. (less)

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Is the book the same as the movie?

Katie No it's so much better! But you still read it in Owen Wilsons voice LOL …moreNo it's so much better! But you still read it in Owen Wilsons voice LOL (less)

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Why is the dog called Marley and why does he have to die? I find it very upsetting that you find it funny!

Michelle It's not funny that the dog died. I bawled my eyes out at that part but there were parts of the book that were funny because of Marley's antics. The d…moreIt's not funny that the dog died. I bawled my eyes out at that part but there were parts of the book that were funny because of Marley's antics. The death of an animal is never funny.(less)

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is this book for teenagers?

CapesandCovers I'd say late teens (15+), there are some topics that most people probably wouldn't want younger teens to read.…moreI'd say late teens (15+), there are some topics that most people probably wouldn't want younger teens to read.(less)

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Is it as good as the film?

Hope Malloy The book is 100% better. Its a true story, but the movie is changed a little bit, so by reading the book you know how it really went. Also, the book i…moreThe book is 100% better. Its a true story, but the movie is changed a little bit, so by reading the book you know how it really went. Also, the book is just better. The story is nicer, I cried more at the end. Read the book(less)

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