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Dogstar
Juneau, Alaska, 1932, where 13-year-old Jeff is stranded when his parents take him on a cruise to help him get over the death of his beloved dog, Buddy. The problem: Jeff is a 90s kid, with a computer and hightop sneakers. Why has he been transported to the Alaskan frontier? How can he find his way home? Jeff must answer these questions quickly-and his only help is the town's Bull Terrier, Patsy Ann.
253 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
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January 31, 2009
A surprisingly good book! I recommend this book to kids just starting to read at a higher level.
November 7, 2017
"Juneau, Alaska, 1932. This is where thirteen-year-old Jeff Beacon is stranded when his parents take him on a cruise to help him get over the death of his beloved dog, Buddy. The problem is: Jeff is a 1990s kid, with laptop computer and hightop sneakers. Why has he been transported in time to the Alaskan frontier? And how can he find his way home? Jeff must answer these questions quickly -- and his only help is the town's Bull Terrier, Patsy Ann.
"With Patsy Ann as his guide, Jeff befriends the gruff Captain of the Dogstar and an adventurous girl named Rose -- and uncovers a dangerous secret. When the Captain, Rose and Jeff hatch a plan to set things right in Juneau, Jeff must make a surprising choice about going home -- and, once again, Patsy Ann holds the key.
"Patsy Ann was a real Bull Terrier known as the official 'Greeter of Juneau' during the 1930s. Although she was deaf from birth, Patsy Ann 'heard' ships' whistles and greeted all new arrivals. Today, a bronze statue at the Juneau waterfront honours Patsy Ann."
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This isn't my usual choice of read, but I'm friends with the authors, and I inherited the book from my friend who lived in Juneau (which is obviously why she had it.) It's usually hard for an adult to relate to a book meant for young adults, and I did find the language level a bit too low for my taste, but obviously right for the pre-teen set. Ditto the plot. Despite these handicaps, it was a bit of a nail biter at the end, and I couldn't decide which ending I wanted to see happen. The authors neatly wrapped up all the loose threads, though, so I suppose it was the right one. But still, maybe Jeff ... no, he made the right choice. (I think.)
"With Patsy Ann as his guide, Jeff befriends the gruff Captain of the Dogstar and an adventurous girl named Rose -- and uncovers a dangerous secret. When the Captain, Rose and Jeff hatch a plan to set things right in Juneau, Jeff must make a surprising choice about going home -- and, once again, Patsy Ann holds the key.
"Patsy Ann was a real Bull Terrier known as the official 'Greeter of Juneau' during the 1930s. Although she was deaf from birth, Patsy Ann 'heard' ships' whistles and greeted all new arrivals. Today, a bronze statue at the Juneau waterfront honours Patsy Ann."
~~back cover
This isn't my usual choice of read, but I'm friends with the authors, and I inherited the book from my friend who lived in Juneau (which is obviously why she had it.) It's usually hard for an adult to relate to a book meant for young adults, and I did find the language level a bit too low for my taste, but obviously right for the pre-teen set. Ditto the plot. Despite these handicaps, it was a bit of a nail biter at the end, and I couldn't decide which ending I wanted to see happen. The authors neatly wrapped up all the loose threads, though, so I suppose it was the right one. But still, maybe Jeff ... no, he made the right choice. (I think.)
December 28, 2019
This is one of those books that starts out slow but by the end you're glad you read it. A good story for tweens , it deals with love & loss for a young boy who has lost his best friend....his dog. I think this story would make a good movie....Its filled with adventure & magic
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