Buster, Where Are You [Hardcover]

Judith Lane (Author), Nancy Lane (Illustrator), Humane Society of the United States (Corporate Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up

Emma makes friends with the new dog next door, and when he gets lost it is her perseverance that leads to his rescue.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-Both of these picture books are based on true stories, but neither one is particularly successful. Rico's Hawk tells of a boy whose troubled home life and emotional difficulties lead his worried mother to take him to Green Chimneys, the Humane Society's farm/camp for troubled children. There, helping tend to injured and abused animals teaches Rico much about himself. The real breakthrough comes when he helps an injured hawk learn to fly. This event gives him the strength to face his own problems. Unfortunately, the story is written in forced, awkward verse, which makes it virtually unreadable. Buster is more appealing. It's a rather pedestrian story about a little girl who helps her new neighbor find her missing dog. The writing is competent, but there's nothing that makes it stand out in any way. There is little character development or suspense in either title. The pencil drawings accompanying them are pleasant, although rather bland, and do little to enhance appeal. Young readers will be better served by any of the wonderful animal stories that are already available.
Arwen Marshall, New York Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Benefactory (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580210198
• ISBN-13: 978-1580210195
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,222,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book., February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buster, Where Are You (Hardcover)

I don't know who loves this story more, myself or my daughter! I look forward to reading it every night with her. Finding a book with a positive role model for girls is not easy to do--this book has it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUSTER, WHERE ARE YOU? I LOVE YOU!, October 31, 1998

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This review is from: Buster, Where Are You (Hardcover)

This is a tender story illustrating a universal love we share with our four legged furry friends. This is a great story with warm and lively pictures.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming story for children, September 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buster, Where Are You (Hardcover)

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this story. The waretcolor pictures are wonderful. Knowing that this is based on a true story is a plus. It shows the love and compassion of children.