A classic boy and his dog story set during the Vietnam War. The characters are well devolved and the tension Joshua moving and having to make a new friend. Can see the frustration Joshua's dad is going through for being a Air Force recruiter in a unpopular war.

What I didn't like is when Joshua herd the coyote the story doesn't indicate that anyone else herd it. Like sound doesn't echo off the mountains. When I was staying with some relatives in upstate New York. I was camping outside on the mountain and coyotes were howling down in the valley in the middle of the night waking up everyone that was camping outside.

I did say this is a classic boy and his dog however, it takes a different turn. The dog does not die at the end. I'm so glad that didn't happen. I can't stand those types of stories.

Points:

Characters: 5/5

Writing: 4/5

Plot: 5/5

Total: 14/20 = 4 *stars* ( )

Jack & me
By: Danette Hanworth
The book Jack & me is a feel good book with two characters Joshua and his dog Jack. I don’t know if this is a true story or not but for now I define it as fiction. The author of this book is Danette Hanworth. I liked this book mainly because to me the two characters are very relatable to my dog and I and the fact being his dad moves because of work a lot just like my dad. I feel this book is a good book for 10-14 year olds as me being 11 I can’t really understand what age this book would be good for. I would rate this book a ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭒. A quick summary is this book a boy is struggling with his mood so his dad lets him get a dog. You’ll have to read the rest for yourself. ( )

One of the best books I've read this year !
Though it is best described as a middle school read, I LOVED it. Being an Air Force brat and loving dogs, I could relate to every aspect written and truly enjoyed every page. Even though its about a different time frame then what I grew up in, the feelings were the same and it took me back to my early years growing up. An excellent read for anyone ! ( )

The primary plot is classic "boy and his dog" which is nicely done but there are also some richer, more complex themes woven in and the result is an engaging middle grade novel with a good bit of depth. The climax was quite suspenseful. ( )