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Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?
Meet one funny dog—Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack—it isn't simply about going fast. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. For theirs is an extraordinary friendship—one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit.
This is a special adaptation for young people of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain.
- Sales Rank: #1514546 in Books
- Published on: 2011-05-03
- Released on: 2011-05-03
- Format: Bargain Price
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.63" h x .61" w x 5.13" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 304 pages
About the Author
Garth Stein is the author of three novels, The Art of Racing in the Rain, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, and Raven Stole the Moon, and a play, Brother Jones. He has also worked as a documentary filmmaker and lives in Seattle with his family.
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86 of 93 people found the following review helpful.
Creative and more thought-provoking than I thought it would be
By Lynda Polk
As someone who is involved with racing, I can tell that Garth has done his homework here. As a general animal-lover, I couldn't imagine how the title could relate to a dog. This is easy to read - short chapters that consolidate various thoughts and actions. In fact, I couldn't put it down. I read the entire thing in 2 sittings, starting on the flight home from a race, irritated that I had to turn my Kindle off during landing.
The story involves a guy who is an amateur racer - SCCA and that type - but still has a day job. He dreams of hitting the big time, and shares his thoughts and dreams with Enzo, his dog. The two share life's trials and tribulations, through Denny's marriage and what comes afterwards. All through Enzo's eyes.
The story takes some harsh and unhappy turns. I found myself thinking that it was a sad story, but after I finished, it somehow stayed with me. I kept thinking about it, and it grew on me. I ended up thinking what a great story it turned out to be. It does take a surprise turn at the last minute. I should have seen it coming, but didn't.
I would recommend this story, even if you're not a racer, or a dog. Easy to ready, good moral story, and more thought-provoking than you think it will be.
97 of 106 people found the following review helpful.
I loved it, but absolutely not appropriate for children! **spoiler alert**
By Katearama
I read this book in order to preview for my advanced-reader 3rd grader, knowing full well that this was an adaptation for young readers of an immensely popular adult novel that I had heard raved about. I have not read the original adult version, only this one (the kids' one).... Boy, am I glad I did! I, myself, loved the book (this one, for kids); it was a real tear-jerker, poignant, not really about a dog, liked it even though I'm not into car racing, etc. Everything all the 5-star reviewers said!
HOWEVER, the main premise of the story is so heavy and depressing, and I would imagine quite unsettling for the average 9-year-old, that I cannot fathom giving it to my children to read before they are at least in their teens. It does turn out happy in the end, which I'm glad for--otherwise I don't think I could have handled it myself--but it sure is a heck of a ride to get there. One that my children need not be exposed to at this point.
Here's my spoiling summary, in case you want to know what happens: It starts out with the dog old and decrepid and lying in a puddle of his own urine, near death, and ready to go--keep in mind he's got human thought processes being shared with the reader. Then it jumps back to the rest of the dog's life, during which the wife/mother ignores symptoms of a brain tumor, then finally gets diagnosed, the husband is duped into letting his wife live with her parents to live out her dying days (which turns out to be eight months), and even further duped into letting the kindergartner live with them too, under the guise of her spending more time with the dying mother. The husband is starting to be pushed out. Then, the moment the mother dies, the grandparents have the audacity to suggest the granddaughter would be better off living with them, and when the father refuses, they present lawsuit papers--suing for custody. When he rightfully freaks and leaves with her, they trump up child negligence charges (based on a host of prior things that have gone slightly wrong), the next day and he's arrested, and eventually spends 3 years, without his daughter, fighting the custody suit, the negligence charges, going broke, selling his house, etc. Restraining order prevents him from attending his own wife's funeral, life is crap for the guy and the dog. Then, the dog gets hit by a car. He fractures his pelvis, and is never as mobile after that, develops terrible arthritis in his hips, and eventually you're back to the dying dog. The father gets the girl back, the dog dies, and the two humans (father and daughter) live happily ever after. But like I said, quite a ride to get there.
Anyway, I'm really torn on number of stars, because, really, I think this book is TERRIBLE for the "middle grades" audience. At least the younger middle grades. Maybe a mature eighth grader could handle it. But not my sweet third grader. Not 8-12 material, if you ask me. Don't be fooled but the "cute dog tells a story" setup, or the dogs and race cars theme. This is a HEAVY book. HOWEVER, I did LOVE it myself, so there you go. One for the intended audience, five for me, makes three.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Suprisingly Good!
By William Bentrim
Racing in the Rain, My Life as a Dog by Garth Stein
This is a painfully poignant story narrated by a dog. If you like soupy books and love dogs, prepare your reading time with a full box of tissues.
This is the story of a family and their dog. A dog that just knows that his next revolution on the wheel of creation he is going to have opposable thumbs and vocal cords uses his insight and narrative skills to tell the story.
The story is moving and characterizes the value of perseverance, patience and tenacity. Love can not conquer all but love can sustain life. Driving race cars provide Denny and Enzo metaphors for living their lives. This story can teach compassion and a willingness to help others.
This is purported to be a kid's book and admittedly the reading level is hardly taxing. However it is emotionally charged and could be a bit intense for the younger reader. (Remember Ole Yeller?)
Although this book could easily be read by the literate first grader I would not recommend it for the primary grades. I think it would be fine for the upper elementary grades and on up. I enjoyed it but then there have always been questions regarding my maturity level.
I recommend the book, it is inspiring, sad and satisfying.
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