The Dog Ate My Homework

by Sara Holbrook

In these four collections of verse ( The Dog Ate My Homework , I Never Said I Wasn't Difficult , Am I Naturally This Crazy? and Which Way to the Dragon! ), Sara Holbrook deals honestly with issues facing school, divorce, anger, violence, love, friendship, and self-esteem. Through her straight-talk style, Holbrook captures the joys, pains, and attitudes that preteens and teenagers feel and provides a message of understanding that readers will appreciate.

Genres: Poetry

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1991

Reviews

[Julie Suzanne]

Cute little poems that express the everyday drama and frustration that comprises a middle-schooler's life. One that's particularly good is "Fighting Words" and other poems about typical fights and betrayals among girls. I think this book would also be appropriate for girls grades 4-6.

[Carole]

Sara Holbrook, author of these poems, was a speaker at a conference I attended; she is not only a talented poet but is also an entertaining speaker.

The poems in this book are all about children and school and friends and are mostly humorous.

[Karen]

This book contained mostly funny poems about the challenges and joys of middle school. It talks about everyday events, yet in a humorous way. It talks about friendships, schoolwork, and families. The tone of the book is simple, yet fun. It was a short and easy read.

[Maria]

I dont really like poem books.

[Jimmy]

I'm a fan of Sara Holbrook.

[Ashley]

This was an ok book. Short and an easy read. I think this would be a great book to share with young studetns.