- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Yearling; Reprint edition (Aug 14 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 044042058X
- ISBN-13: 978-0440420583
- Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 1.4 x 19.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #402,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6–Barry wakes up one morning and finds that he is turning into a dog. Well, not quite. He's a boyhound, human on the outside, but definitely canine within. He thinks the change is rather cool. Dogs don't have to wear clothes, they can eat practically anything, and they don't have much in the way of responsibility. Of course, since he doesn't actually look like a dog, his family and friends have no idea that Barry has undergone this transformation. So, when he chases the cat, sniffs a strange woman's rear end, and bites his best friend, they figure that he has simply gone crazy. The wild action is funny, but the rambling narrative is somewhat difficult to follow. The author often interrupts the story to speak directly to readers, and there are many side comments, non sequiturs, and tangential footnotes. The inset photos, drawings, and diagrams often depict these peripheral points. There is considerable bodily function and gross-out humor as well. Adults may find all this rather distasteful, but middle grade readers–especially boys–with a penchant for off-the-wall humor, may enjoy Barry's misadventures.–Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Gr. 4-7. One morning, young Barry wakes up and discovers that he has become a dog. In a twist on the familiar kid-dog switcheroo, Barry remains a boy on the outside, but his mind has gone completely canine. This means that in the course of Barry's dog day, he is splattered with the fragrant essence of dead raccoon, chases the family cat, is attacked by squirrels, and pees indiscriminately. The amusing, farcical plot is filled with frequent asides by the author, as well as goofy "factual" footnotes, sidebars, and illustrations. A couple of fleas in Barry's scalp are occasionally visited for their dialogue or Harold Pinter-esque silences. Spearman exploits all the gimmicks of the book trade, including an index (that works), a time line, and a collection of appendixes. Pure silliness, cleverly and exuberantly rendered. Todd Morning
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Barry Boyhound is great!,
By India Ainsworth (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Barry, Boyhound (Hardcover)
Barry, Boyhound was a very interesting and funny book to read. It is one of those stories where you would hate to be in that situation, which makes everyone enjoy reading it. For some reason people enjoy reading about things that other people do that they would hate to happen to them, so this book would be very popular. It is very funny and I had a laugh while reading it. The little parts with the fleas are very cute! It is a perfect gift for kids. India Ainsworth
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Barry, Boyhound,
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This review is from: Barry, Boyhound (Hardcover)
Barry, Boyhound was a very interesting and funny book to read. It is one of those stories where you would hate to be in that situation, which makes everyone enjoy reading it. For some reason people enjoy reading about things that other people do that they would hate to happen to them, so this book would be very popular. It is very funny and I had a laugh while reading it. The little parts with the fleas are very cute! It is a perfect gift for kids.India Ainsworth 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Middle readers will love it,
By Grace Sabini "book fish" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barry, Boyhound (Hardcover)
I work at an independent children's bookstore and read book after book looking for great ones to recommend to our customers. I found this book to be hilarious, uniquely written with comical asides and story related facts, and I'm quite positive 3rd to 5th graders (boys especially) will love this. The voices of the two fleas residing on Barry's head during the course of his "canine problem" added a fun element to the story also. I definitely recommend it.
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Andy Spearman...Get To Work!!!,
By gail shields "comedy snob" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barry Boyhound (Paperback)
Dude, we need more books from you like Boyhound.My 9 year old, Luke is an avid Non-Fiction reader.I,on the other hand,am a fic type girl. You mix the two perfectly and hilariously and with the exact perfect spot on amount of gross and action. What more could a mom and son ask for, I ask you? Plus get your website up. Come on, lets get crackalackin there Andy!!! |
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