Spunky

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Summary: SPUNKY by Dori Brink
Review: First Impressions on SPUNKY by Dori Brink

I just started it yesterday, am already past pp 50. It's just so real but imaginative too...

Most my work is also about doggies but non-fiction. I wasn't even able to imagine the beginning of Charlie's life. I met him in a shelter at about the same age you Dori met Spunky.

I admire the novel tone of Spunky even though I'm sure a lot is true to life. Dori, You personify Spunky so well and yet he is the one who tells the story!! All those dog thoughts and talk don't take away from his character and don't anthropomorphize him in a bad way. Spunky is a full-fledged dog!! Yet he tells the story making the book and the main character (Spunky) adorable and so close to the reader he could be in the same room!

I also want to add (maybe because I'm not a native English speaker or writer) that the richness of vocabulary and of language is amazing.

Hoping the best for you and wishing Spunky who has been immortalized by you, is reposing in peace in Pet paradise, I must say Dori you are a very talented novelist.

Gallia Taranto (writer)

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Summary: touched my heart ... memorable
Review: I first read "spunky" when I was 8 years old. I had recently been separated from my puppy due to my parent's divorce. It made me smile again to read about a dog that tried so hard to be loved. He overcame so many obstacles. He was a "hero" and inspiration to me ...to go on and keep my chin up. When Spunky died at the end of the book I cried for him ... not only sad tears ... but happy ones. Please ...someone help me find a copy of this book. When I have my own kids someday I want to share it with them too. Thank you Dori.

Sincerely, Debra :)

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Summary: Grannies love Spunky too!
Review: I first read Spunky when my daughter was in 5th or 6th grade, almost 20 years ago. I have read it many times since then and it means as much to me now as it did the first time. A warning, though! It's guaranteed to bring a lump to your throat and hopefully a tear to your eye. How can a 52 year old woman get so caught up in a book intended for 10 to 12 year olds? Don't ask me! I only know that I do. Dori Brink seems to have gotten inside the head of this little dog and one has to believe the story is autobiographical. Are you still out there, Dori? If so, thank you a thousand times for this wonderful, clear, well-written tribute to the hearts of dogs everywhere. For the story of Spunky is the perfect book to show children of the love and loyalty of all dogs, their unsurpassed, uncompromising love for their people. I have special ordered 3 copies from Amazon.com for each of my children and will make sure that my grandchildren have their own copy, too. The story of Spunky is a true marvel.

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Summary: Can't express how wonderfully written this book is!
Review: I read this book as a child a zillion + times! I could never put it down. Now as a adult and the mother of 2 kids I have told my daughter to go to school and find this book (cant find my copy =-( ) and read it! Everybody should read this book. Yes, granted it is a sad story but the author is superb in her writing of this novel!

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Summary: My favorite childhood book
Review: Loved this book as a kid. I read it and read it and read it until the book literally fell apart. Great one for young readers who are looking for a nice book to read that they will treasure for a long time. This little dog won my heart.

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Summary: Lost and Found
Review: What can I say about this book? It opened so many doors for me. I remember finding it that one day in second grade in my school's library. It was torn, yellowed, and rather sad-looking when compared to the newer books. However, being a lover of dogs, I decided to try it.

I loved it.

"Spunky" is the book that really got me reading. Ever since then, I've been an avid reader, reading everything from fiction to poems to autobiographies. I never really knew how much fun reading could be until I discovered this little book that could.

Now, I'm a sophomore in high school, and a huge advocate for reading. I spread the word everywhere. I write, read, and am even the editor of the Literature section of an online magazine. Although there are other factors that have influenced my love for books and all that apply, I know the "Spunky" was a huge contributor.

I always re-read my favorite books, but, after a busy move from Colorado to Georgia and adjusting to a new life, I forgot about "Spunky." It was only about a year ago that I suddenly remembered it, as most childhood things do. I tried finding it in libraries, but never could. But, today, it occurred to me that perhaps I could find it on Amazon, and I did. It's here, true-and-blue.

I know I just gave my whole life's story, but that's only to show how much this book really has affected my life. This book doesn't deserve five stars-- it deserves eight, or maybe ten. It's a wonderful book for all ages, and now that I've found it again, I can't wait to re-read it after all these years.