Flawed Dogs: The Novel: The Shocking Raid on Westminster (by Berkeley Breathed)
common sense media says
Sweet story about the healing power of love.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this endearing book has some
scenes that might be tough for sensitive readers to take. A dog is shot, hit by
a car, loses his leg in a bear trap, and is separated from his owner. There are
several exciting chases and dog fight scenes, but the violence is tempered with
humor and sweetness. There is also a scene involving people betting on a dog
fight.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Heidy has a bit of a rebellious streak and is expelled from the St. Egregious Home for Troubled Girls for rigging the nuns’ toilets to flush in reverse. But she saves/steals a daschund named Sam whose owner only used him for his purebred status. Sam decides to take revenge on another dog and tries to rig a dog show but comes to his senses in the end.
Violence & scariness:
Some chase scenes and a couple of dog fights where a dog
admits wanting to kill his enemy. Sam’s leg is caught in a bear trap, he is
hit by a car, and he is also shot. Dogs chase and tear the clothing off of a
woman twice. There is a scene where it appears that a baby is in danger. Heidy is an orphan and says her parents were "eaten by schnauzers."
admits wanting to kill his enemy. Sam’s leg is caught in a bear trap, he is
hit by a car, and he is also shot. Dogs chase and tear the clothing off of a
woman twice. There is a scene where it appears that a baby is in danger. Heidy is an orphan and says her parents were "eaten by schnauzers."
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dragonsrule
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
SAD but FUN
I loved 'Flawed Dogs'! Sam the Lion, is the main character and some of the things he tries to do are not okay. For one thing he wants to find and KILL Cassius, the dog that caused him so much harm. But, Cassius is even worse in his own way. He takes a lady's baby and pins it on Sam; also he tries to kill Sam for because a human loves Sam more than him. Then when the human tries to save Sam and figures out that Cassius was the one who took the baby, Cassius realizes that she won't love him anymore so he tries to kill her! I believe this is best for kids aged 10+ because it is so sad and because some of the things characters are doing are so not okay! Younger kids could also probably read it as it is not a very high reading level, but parents should either read through it first or read it to their kids themselves. This is a really fun book even though it has some really creepy parts. For one thing, the dogs make up this really neat plan: they pile up in the shape of a human under some clothes and pretend they are walking Sam. For the first 'part' of the story the relationship between Sam and Heidy (the human girl) is very sweet. Also even though the means he uses are not okay, it is sweet to see how much Cassius wants Heidy to like him.
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josie1
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Flawed dogs
Sam the lion is in trouble because of a mean dog named cassuis. thats all for this week dont worry i commet tommorow or next week
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HoneyHorse11
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
LOVE IT!!! A bit confusing at times in the book, it is awesome! It has a bigger reason (at least to me) that is fun to figure you! (I LOVE PEACHES!)
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Cool dude 360
parent of 7 and 9 year old
parent of 7 and 9 year old
Scarey but worth it
This story is a bit scarey, but otherwise it is a good read.
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Swit Swat
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Very emotional story for older kids.
This book was totally worth it! Great story and cute characters make this book a good read for older kids. There is some violence which might scare little kids. For example: One of the characters get's shot and there is blood. He also looses a leg because of a gopher trap. He is sometimes on the edge of death, but he never actually dies. Revenge is one big part of the book, but in the end, he learns. Read it!
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