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by Barbara Shook Hazen (Author), Trina Schart Hyman (Author) "his morning I asked Mom, Why can't I have a dog?..." (more)
Key Phrases: tight times
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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A youngster isn't sure why a thing called "tight times" means not getting a dog.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 8, 1979)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670712876
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670712878
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #618,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Touching Book, June 16, 2000
I cried when I read this story. That doesn't happen very often to me while reading a children's book, but Tight Times is so sweet that I was very moved. The story is about a small family doing their best to cope despite their financial troubles. The parents are worried and feel bad for their son. Seeing their child do without is so much harder on them than their own deprivation. It was gratifying that the little boy found a way to get a pet after all. The little family is filled with such a stong love that the reader knows that somehow things will turn out well for them, despite their problems. The artwork is excellent. In particular, the drawing of the mother and father hugging their son says more than words ever could. I just love this book and recommend it for any family, whether having "tight times" or not.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story and realistic., September 16, 2005
This is a sweet story about a family that experiences financial troubles. I actually purchased and used it to help my high school students with inferencing - it worked well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 17, 2006
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I love to use this book to teach kids how to make inferences while reading. It's a fabulous book!
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You might not like this book.The best part of this story is when he finds a cat in the trashcan.And he all ways wanted a dog. Read more
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