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Marley

Messy Dog

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5 of 5 copies available
5 of 5 copies available
Marley lends a helping paw—and gets into a big mess—in this Level 2 I Can Read story by the New York Times-bestselling author!
When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with newly painted bedroom walls, she is careful to put Marley in the garage. But as soon as her back is turned, Marley ventures into the house to "help." By the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself! In this easy-to-follow story with beautiful full-color illustrations, Marley's good intentions lead to a series of mishaps that will entertain and delight young readers.
Marley: Messy Dog is a Guided Reading Level I and a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 19, 2007
      Moving at a clip worthy of the barreling pooch at its heart, Grogan's anecdotal adaptation of his bestselling memoir, Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
      speaks to a middle-grade audience. The same eye-catching photo from the original jacket graces this version, and the narrative maintains all the energy, humor and poignancy of the adult book. It will surely hold youngsters' attention—despite the absence of peers (Grogan's own, younger children play but minor roles)—thanks to the pooch's kid-pleasing shenanigans. Marley strews toilet paper throughout the house so that "the place looked like it had been decorated for Halloween," eats everything he can get his paws on (including toy soldiers, pen caps and towels, pieces of which "came out the other end"), and knocks framed photos and bottles off tabletops as he enthusiastically wags "his whole body,... like the canine version of a Slinky." In other comical highlights, the dog lands a role in a movie and misbehaves on the set, and, at an outdoor restaurant, pulls the family's table along the sidewalk in pursuit of a fetching French poodle. The tale takes an inevitable somber turn as the happy-go-lucky pet ages. But Grogan leaves young readers with fond memories of this exasperating yet thoroughly endearing creature. Ages 8-12.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 9, 2007
      Harris, currently starring in the TV sitcom
      How I Met Your Mother
      , but better known to many as Doogie Howser, M.D., turns in a energized and heartfelt reading of Grogan’s adaptation for young people of his bestseller,
      Marley and Me
      . In this version, the story of Marley, the incorrigible yellow Labrador retriever who could eat the sheetrock right off the wall while retaining his heart of gold remains largely the same, sans the more adult subject matter: marriage, miscarriages, sex and crime. Harris’s voice is crisp, sharp and precise, yet filled with warmth, a verbal approach that parallels Grogan’s writing style. Trained as a journalist, Grogan naturally balances removed observation with deep emotions. Here, author and narrator make a strong team; this presentation is a great family listen. Ages 8-up.

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:1.5
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-1

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