Reviews for The Invisible Dog

The average rating for The Invisible Dog based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-08-21 00:00:00 Justin Jarvis There are numerous juvenile fictions about children with thwarted desire for a pet. It makes sense: this is a problem many children can relate to, and even children or adults who do not want a pet can usually sympathize more generally with the longing for something one is told one can't have. This short novel about a girl who pretends to have a dog was nicely written, but totally lost me with the author's choice of crux: the reason the parents won't get a dog is that they ONLY want a pedigreed Great Dane, and a pedigreed Great Dane is too expensive. Sorry, that is the stupidest reason I have ever heard to not get a dog. Unless you are set on dog breeding or competitions, there is no reason to get a pedigreed dog. Myriad lovely, loving dogs are waiting in shelters. Also, a Great Dane is not a great choice for a small child. They can't really romp around together since the dog is huge, and they have short lifespans. I think the girl was eight, so it is almost guaranteed that Henry won't make until she's out of her teens.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-09-04 00:00:00 Russ Hubler I was having a little clear out in my room when I saw this book, King-Smith is (if Not) A Brilliant Author.