No Dogs Allowed [Paperback]

Jane Cutler (Author), Tracey Campbell Pearson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Readers will delight in these five slice-of-life adventures starring brothers Edward and Jason.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The Fraser brothers--Edward, five, and Jason, eight--are the heroes of the five supposedly comic, actually disturbing stories in this collection. Throughout the book, Jason belittles Edward's creative self-expression: he insists the youngster stop pretending to be a dog, is jealous of his artistic ability and teases him mercilessly about his choice of glasses frames. Although Mrs. Fraser takes some steps to mitigate Jason's behavior, her (rather bland) efforts are ineffectual in the face of her husband's daunting influence. Father puts in appearances only to impose his will on his family: he demands that his sons take swimming lessons they don't want and insists upon a camping trip they have no desire to take. Given the potentially waggish familial scenes, the book's tone is surprisingly unfunny. What emerges beneath a deceptively sunny surface are two imaginative boys being reshaped in the uncaring image of a self-centered father. Like Cutler's Family Dinner, this book's humor masks weightier matters. Pearson's typically peppy, sketchy illustrations do little to enliven the proceedings. Ages 7-10.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-- Five short stories about Jason and Edward Fraser. The characters are realistically drawn as they face different situations: meeting the neighborhood bully; getting eyeglasses; going camping with their parents. Black-and-white drawings help to produce an overall tone that is upbeat and lightweight. Although not as entertaining as other transitional readers, this chapter book is an additional purchase that can help fill requests for books about sibling relationships. --Jana R. Fine, Clearwater Public Library System, FL
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); Sunburst Edition, 1994 edition (August 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374455082
• ISBN-13: 978-0374455088
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,559,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!!, January 16, 2012

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M. Majmundar (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Dogs Allowed (Paperback)

The author has a wonderful sense of humor. The book is a pleasant read and I highly recommend it as a 'read-a-loud' to your kids!! Enjoy.

5.0 out of 5 stars No Dogs Allowed, May 19, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: No Dogs Allowed (Paperback)

I love this book!! You must read it!! Its sooo comical!! If you havent read this book you dont know what youre missing!!I would have given it 100,000,000,000 stars!!I totally recommend it to everyone!!

3.0 out of 5 stars No Dogs Allowed, March 3, 2000

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Patsy Roe (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Dogs Allowed (Hardcover)

Cutler, Jane. No Dogs Allowed. (1992). New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

No Dog Allowed is a great family book, based on sibling rivalries. Jason, the oldest brother fined his younger brother, Edwards's action absurd. Such as the time Edward pretended to be a dog or made friends with the biggest guy in fourth grade. Jason just wants to feel older and to be cool, but with Edward around he finds this hard to do. This book could be read aloud to children 8 to 11. If you like humor's children stories this is the book for you.