Adam Callender’s Reviews > One Dog and His Boy > Status Update

Albina is irritated. Hal has had the dog for 2 days and she already wants to take him back. Everyday Hal says he will clean up after him and Albina looks around the house just to make sure. In the text it says, "She gave a squeak of irritation and reached for the dustpan". This shows that she already regrets having the dog.

Hal's personality has changed a lot. At first, he was angry and sad because he couldn't get a dog but now, he is very happy. In the text it says, "You're disgusting, get away!!!"(10). Now in the middle of the book he is happy. In the text it says, "Downstairs, Albina Fenton heard a shriek of joy from Hal's room." (12) This shows that Hal has changed so far throughout the novel.

Mr. Carker is unhappy. Hal went to the pet shop to get a dog for his birthday. Hal was really interested in one particular dog. Mr. Carker didn't want Hal to buy it because it was a lot of money. In the text it says, "we were just about to take him to the dog show but there was a delay." This shows that he was angry that Hal was going to get the dog and made an excuse.

Albina is mad. Her husband came home from a trip and forgot to get Hal a present. Hal was really upset and his dad went upstairs to cheer him up. Albina heard a shriek of joy from Hal's room. He was so happy because his dad said he can get a dog. In the text it says, "I absolutely not have my house destroyed by an animal!!" This shows she was not happy to get a dog

Hal is unthankful. It's his birthday coming up and all he wanted was a dog. His mom says no because they make messes and destroy the house. When his birthday came his mom got him tons of gifts from a bunch of different places. His mom also ordered a mascot dog to make him happy. In the text it says, "You're disgusting, get away!!". This shows that he is unthankful for everything other than a real dog.