Love That Dog

Teenagers are reluctant when it comes to trying new things. They also tend to give up because the think that they are not able to do a certain task. Maybe they just can’t figure out a way to succeed in doing something. All teenagers want to be the best at everything they do. If you’re a teenager or if you want to figure out a way to engage teenagers in new experiences, then, Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is the book for you.
The book is about Jack. Jack hates poetry. He thinks that poetry is for girls. Every time Jack tries to write poetry, he gets writers block or becomes so cranky and says he can’t write poetry, which is really because he fears that his poetry will be bad. However, his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, keeps having the class write poetry. Jack can't avoid them and starts to find poems that inspire plus connect to him. He tries to find a way to write about Sky, his dog.
Will Jack get over his fear that his poetry won’t be good? Will he be able to write about Sky and will he learn to like poetry? You’ll have to read to find out.
This book is inspirational and heart warming. It is sure to make you want to try new things because the moral of the story is that by not trying new things, you might miss out on something you enjoy. This book also sends the message to readers that the only way to learn is by asking questions and by being open to trying new things. It also suggests that if you try to connect something you like to the new experience, you might have a better outlook. This is a must read book.