Scruffy

by Jack Stoneley

Book Overview

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION'Scruffy is a classic for perfectly catching a dog's-eye view of the world.' -- Library JournalThis is a tragic, touching, but ultimately joyful tale of a dog abandoned to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671410962
• ISBN13: 9780671410964
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great read, if you can get your hands on it

This story is about a mother dog, at first. She lives in an abandoned house. When she has pups, she goes out of her way to feed them. All the same, something tragic happens, and she only has one pup left. That pup turns out to be the focus of the book, and become Scruffy. Scruffy is stumbling along when she meets a male dog. He is Butch. Butch escorts her back to his pack, who lives in a car in the junkyard. All the dogs are somehow caught, and they only have a few days left. Finally, an article about Scruffy runs in the paper, and, and, and I won't tell you what happens. It has a happy ending.This is a great book for anyone who is a real doggie lover. They don't talk, so you kind of have to mind read. This is easy. The book is a good read on a rainy day, and reminds you that everyone is special. It is almost impossible to find it. Check a used bookstore. That's where I found mine.

Scruffy: Tuesday's Dog

This is the best book I have ever read! I cry every time I read it. I still have my old book even though I am missing the cover. I also saw the mini-series of this book on TV whom I believe was ABC back in the early 80's. I have a 9 year old daughter and would love to share both with her.

An All-Time Favorite!

I read this book first when I was in 6th grade and again, and again, and again. I cried everytime. Now, 15 years later I found it in the garage and re-read it. I cried again! Initially released in England as the Tuesday Dog, this tale follows the lonely life of a stray, in a world made for humans. If I remember correctly it is based somewhat on a true story. I'm saddened that it is out of print, as I came looking to buy copies for my niece and young cousins. I'm also disappointed that there is nothing else from this remarkable author. If you can find this book, I highly recommend it!

Very! Good!

This book is fun and sad its about a stranded mother and her pups its sad but I loved it! Please read this book! Its great!