A Dog on Barkham Street
 First edition | |
| Author | Mary Stolz |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Leonard Shortall |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Publication date | 1960 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 184 pp |
| Preceded by | Emmett's Pig |
| Followed by | Belling the Tiger |
A Dog on Barkham Street is a children's novel published in 1960 written by Mary Stolz and illustrated by Leonard Shortall.[1][2][3] It was voted one of 41 notable children's books of 1960 in a poll of librarians conducted by the American Library Association.[4]
A companion novel, The Bully of Barkham Street, was published in 1963. This presents the events of A Dog on Barkham Street from the bully's point of view.[5]
Plot[edit]
The main character, Edward Frost, is a kid who is constantly bullied by his neighbor, Martin Hastings. Edward asks his parents if they can move to a far away place, to escape his bully, but they deny him. He also asks for a dog, but his parents do not believe he is responsible enough to care for one,because he isn't. One day, Uncle Joe, a wandering hobo, gives the Edward a collie named Argess.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Fischer, Makjorie (May 8, 1960). "Boy Meets Collie" (fee required). The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "100 Other Fine Books of 1960" (fee required). Chicago Tribune. November 6, 1960. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Books for Children" (fee required). Los Angeles Times. January 1, 1961. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Librarians Rate Children's Books" (fee required). The New York Times. April 4, 1961. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Books for Younger Readers". New York Times. No. 216. 28 July 1963.