- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books (Feb 9 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0385737033
- ISBN-13: 978-0385737036
- Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 1.8 x 20.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
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What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That’s the subject of a writing assignment Calvin’s fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Purdy, gives the class. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he’s written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Stella, their babysitter, might be allergic, and Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet.
Luckily, Mom’s boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin’s side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin’s got to convince Mom he’s dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!
Luckily, Mom’s boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin’s side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin’s got to convince Mom he’s dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!
About the Author
Graham Salisbury is the author of two Calvin Coconut books: Trouble Magnet and The Zippy Fix, as well as several novels for older readers, including the award-winning Lord of the Deep, Blue Skin of the Sea, Under the Blood-Red Sun, Eyes of the Emperor, House of the Red Fish, and Night of the Howling Dogs. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Jacqueline Rogers has illustrated more than 90 books for young readers. She lives in Chatham, New York.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone needs a dog, May 20 2010
By Kerri Busteed "Kerri J. Busteed" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (Hardcover)
Graham Salisbury brings one fourth graders dreams to light. Calvin Coconut is given an assignment in class to write about something he wants so bad he can taste it. The only thing he has ever wanted that bad was a dog. When the subject comes up the same answer is always given, Stella is allergic to cats so they can't get a dog. Now comes the hard part, he has to write a paper that's so good that it might just work on his mom.Calvin shares his story with his mom's boyfriend who quickly becomes an ally in his quest. He takes him to dog heaven to meet all kinds of unwanted dogs. Dogs that need a good home and someone to take care of them. When asked which dog he wants, it becomes evident that not only does he want this black and white dog, but the dog wants him too. It is truly a match made in heaven. The only thing left is to convince his mom... This could be harder then it sounds.
Being a fellow dog lover, I could understand how a child without any pets would want a dog all his own. Dog Heaven is a book that will make you smile and root for Calvin throughout. It is written in easy to ready chapters with cute illustrations along the way. Any child that is beginning to read chapter books will love to hear about Calvin Coconut and his quest to get a dog.
By Kerri J. Busteed
Author of Will's First Hunt Will's First Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven, Nov 28 2011
By Ali C. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (Paperback)
My 9yr old (3rd grade)son loves Calvin Coconut books, and I admit, they are very entertain to read, too.I especially like how they are a 'modern family' - Calvin's parents are divorced, and Calvin lives w/ his mom and she has
a boyfriend, but they all seem happy with the situation, which is really great. There are a number of other characters (his friends/family) and they are all very delightful and add depth to the stories.
In each of the 'Calvin' books, Calvin is a very realistic boy who goes on very realistic adventures,
which is a nice change from Magic Tree House and Geranimo Stilton.
I would also recommend Hero of Hawaii - we couldn't put it down!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Wonderful Series, Sep 29 2010
By DAC "Thehappynappybookseller" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (Hardcover)
This is the third Calvin Coconut book. This is a great early chapter series that features a diverse cast of characters. Calvin lives in Hawaii with his mother and younger sister Darci. Stella, the teenage daughter of his mother's best friend is staying with them.At school Calvin's class is given an assignment to write a persuasive letter. Calvin decides to write about wanting a dog. With the help of his mother's boyfriend, Ledward, Calvin eventually gets the dog he really wants.
This works well as stand alone. Though it's best read in order, since Salisbury does a great job of developing the characters and their relationships.
Jacqueline Rogers illustrations are great. I especially like the ones with Stella and Calvin. Rogers also shows off Calvin's active imagination.
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