Dominic (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
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Dominic (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Library Binding – Illustrated, January 1, 1972

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Price
$18.80
Publisher
Turtleback Books
ISBN-13
978-1417793846

Description

"William Steig has created an engaging hero, a dog with a heart of gold, nerves of steel, and the varied talents of Renaissance Man. Dominic sallies forth to see the world and to earn gratitude and acclaim for his generosity, his courage, and his prowess at absolutely everything to which he turns his paw--including the foiling of a dastardly troop of villains who have been preying on the community . . . A good story for reading aloud."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" "A likely candidate for classic status."--Selma G. Lanes, "Harper's"

Features & Highlights

  • Dear Friends,I am leaving in rather a hurry to see more of the world, so I have no time to say goodbye to you individually. I embrace you all and sniff you with love. I don't know when I'll be back. But back I will be.
  • Dominic
  • It's time for a change, so Dominic packs his collection of hats and his piccolo and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt to rob him. Legend of his victory quickly spreads, and each new friend Dominic meets tells him a story of their own less-fortunate meeting with the villains, and asks for help from the heroic dog. But can one lone dog bring down an entire band of hooligans?

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Good for 8 year-olds and up

I liked this book a lot as an 8-year-old, and read through it quickly. And it was also a hit with my 7-year-old when I read it to him.

Steig's language is advanced for children, which is both a plus and a minus. The plus is that your child will see or hear words that are good to know, the minus is that it can make reading a little more difficult.

The story keeps moving and the characters are likable and expressive and motivated by virtues.

Steig typically tackles life-and-death subject matter, and this book is no different. In fact, one character dies during the book in a drawn out section. It is not heavy-handed, but it is good to be aware that these subjects are discussed at length.
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