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The Puppy Sister

(1995, Fiction - Family Life, Written by S. Hinton, Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Joyous story about the power of family love.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Nick and Aleasha do some typical sibling bickering.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Not an issue.
  • Sex :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Puppy Sister

Parents need to know that this has a powerful message of how family love overcomes sibling rivalry.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Aleasha's desire to join the family. If you have a pet, what is your pet's role in the family?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    omg

    thid

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Delightful. Great choice for young, independent readers.

    The realistic sibling ambivalence of the human boy Nick, and the believably dog-like emotional reactions and understandings of his puppy-sister Aleasha, help make the story feel real. It's funny and charming throughout. The illustrations are exceptionally well in tune with the story. Kids will love it, and adults will be charmed too.

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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