Marley: The Dog Who Cried Woof

Marley the Dog (I Can Read! series)

by John Grogan, Susan Hill, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help. But by the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself!

Genres: Childrens, Dogs, Picture Books, Family

31 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2011

About the author

John Grogan has spent more than 25 years as a newspaper journalist. Previously he worked as a reporter, bureau chief, and columnist at newspaper in Michigan and Florida. He is also the former editor on chief of Rodale's Organic Gardening magazine. His work has won numerous awards, including the National Press Club's Consumer Journalism Award. His first book, Marley & Me, is a number one international bestseller that was as a major motion picture on 2008. His second book is The Longest Trip Home. John lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aside from the eyelashes on the dog on the cover, I like the story. Kids can identify with both yippy dogs and danger.

[Not only does Marley have long eyelashes, he has a smiley bark, a narrow neck and a round head, giving it a human expression. Animals should look like animals, not like humans.]

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marley barks at too many things and gets in trouble. But when the baby crawls out, he tries not to bark...but has to. He saves the day.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marley barks at everything! But finally, when there is a real emergency, will they come when she barks?

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dog saves the day!

[Melanie, Aaron, Annie, and Mary Project · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read by: Melanie
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Author: Susan Hill(based on the best selling books by Josh Grogan) Illustrator: Richard Cowdrey/Lydia Halverson
Interest Level: K-3
Grade Level Equivalent: 2
DRA: N/A
Lexile: N/A

Marley is a misunderstood puppy who wants to let his family know about everything by barking at it. He doesn't understand why he keeps getting in trouble for barking and almost stops doing it until he sees baby Louie crawling away. He notifies the family and ends up a hero for barking. This book is a leveled reading book for assistance with progressing students to higher levels.

[Bethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bookaday #70. Ugh, illustrations are awful in this book. Only thing saving it from a single star is the easy to read story. My kindergartners love easy readers but there are better ones than this.

[Genevieve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was about a dog who wanted attention but eventually he wanted to save the baby. I liked the book because it was fine. My favourite character was the dog because he saved the baby.mi would recommend the book maybe...I don't see why not and I don't see why. It was really just an okay book.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Scooter Reads]

Marley barks at everything. I bark, but not ats everything. He get in trouble and then nobodies believe him when he bark.