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Dogs Don't Talk - Hardcover

May, Nancy

  • 4.42 out of 5 stars
    19 ratings by Goodreads
 
9781491756683: Dogs Don't Talk

Synopsis

"A funny, warm-hearted and engaging story." - BlueInk Review A really fun book to read." - Jackie Timmons, Readers' Favorite Life is pretty bad when you're jealous of an old mutt and an autistic brother, Benjamin thinks to himself. If only he knew how to talk to girls, he could achieve both his goals: get a reasonably hot looking girlfriend and thus, get respect from his wrestling teammates. But communication doesn't come easy in the McDowell family. Ben's mother has better conversations with Rosie the dog than she does with him. His older brother, Johnny can only communicate by singing Beatles' songs. His younger tattletale sister Elizabeth has her own problems dealing with the gossipy dance team. Ben's father, meanwhile, keeps his wishes for Ben short and to the point: make top grades and be a champion wrestler. Through his love of reading, Ben meets Emily and life takes a happy turn until circumstances beyond their control intervene. How Ben learns to deal with his family dramas, a school bully and most of all, with his own insecurities.

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About the Author

Nancy May grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a journalism degree, she moved to New York City and worked in publishing. She is currently a freelance writer and lives in Virginia with her family.

Review

"I was sucked in on the very first page of Nancy May's Dogs Don't Talk... an engaging, entertaining coming of age story!
-Jackie Timmons, Readers' Favorites

"Fun and quirky, Dogs Don't Talk
is a marvelous young adult novel and is highly recommended."  -Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorites


"May has created a funny, warm-hearted and engaging story, with a central character that's reminiscent of Holden Caulfield and fast-moving dialogue that delivers both laughter and serious, touching moments." -Blue Ink Review

"Heartwarming.  Keenly perceptive.  A tale of teen travails that will appeal to adults as well as teenagers."  - Kirkus Indie Review

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