Love That Dog by Sharon Creech, Newbery Award Winner!
From a 10 yr. old Amazon.com Customer: Love that Dog is about a boy named Jack who had a dog that died, and now he is writing in his poem journal, but he believes that poetry is not for boys. This is a book of humor and poetry, similar to Amelia's Notebook and a Shel Silverstein book combined. The author writes this way because emotions are better expressed in poetry than in prose. It is for young readers who like poetry. This is a very good book by a very good author. Ages 9-12

My Life in Dog Years, by Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells the story of one special dog, among them Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector. Ages 9-12

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A Guide for Using Shiloh in the Classroom by Gabriel Arquilevic
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Shiloh Study Guide by Charles Johnson
Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities, plus a complete answer key.

Shiloh: A Unit Plan by Marion B. Hoffman
CD Rom Edition
Complete lesson plans for teaching Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Includes introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets, daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation, biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade, personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games & activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels (factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2 multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas, ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more!

A Reading Guide to Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Jeannette Sanderson, Marvin Terban, Eric Brace
Discusses the writing, characters, plot and themes of this 1992 Newbery award-winning book. Includes discussion questions and activities.

Literature Circle Guide by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Kathleen Simpson
Literature circles - Yes you can! This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work! Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text‹all of which meet state and national language arts standards.

Literature Guide by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Scholastic Books
A complete guide to teaching Newbery Award winner, Shiloh. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities

Shiloh, by Reynolds Naylor BOOK
When 11-year-old Marty Preston chances upon a mistreated beagle pup in his hometown of Friendly, West Virginia, he is not prepared for the ethical questions he has to face. Should he return the dog to its owner, only to have the animal abused again? Should he tell his parents? Should he steal food to help the poor creature? Marty's efforts to cope with these questions provides the moral backbone for this story, which is presented in a language and manner that will be understood by third- and fourth-grade readers. The heart and beauty of this 1992 Newbery Medal winner lies in lessons children will take away with them. (Ages 9-12 or read aloud for younger)

Shiloh Season, by Reynolds Naylor 1996 BOOK
In a follow-up to her Newbery Medal-winning story Shiloh, Phyllis Naylor brings Marty Preston and his beagle back in another tale sure to push the emotional buttons of her young audience. Marty doesn't want to lose the dog he struggled so hard to gain, but when he sees Shiloh's old owner, drunk and out hunting on Marty's property, he is afraid of losing Shiloh for good. Along with the moving story of boy loves dog, Naylor offers a sympathetic portrayal of life in West Virginia. (Ages 9-12 or read aloud for younger)

Shiloh Trilogy: Shiloh, Shiloh Season, Saving Shiloh, BOOKS by Reynolds Naylor 1996
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor won the 1992 Newbery Medal and more than 20 children's choice awards for Shiloh, a moving story of an 11-year-old West Virginia boy named Marty Preston and a beagle puppy he finds near the old Shiloh schoolhouse. The trouble begins when Marty risks everything to rescue the dog from its abusive owner. Along the way, he discovers it's not always so easy to separate right from wrong. This lovely boxed trilogy comprises hardcover editions of Shiloh, its suspenseful sequel, Shiloh Season, and the gripping conclusion, Saving Shiloh. (Ages 9-12 or read aloud for younger)

A Guide for Using Sounder in the Classroom, by Mari Lou Robbins, Janet Cain, and Kris Sexton
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Sounder, by William H. Armstrong
BOOK When the African American sharecropper who has raised Sounder from a pup is hauled off to jail for stealing a hog, his family must suffer their humiliation and crushing loss with no recourse. To make matters worse, in the fracas, Sounder is shot and disappears. The eventual return of a tattered and emaciated Sounder doesn't change the fact that the sharecropper's oldest son is forced to take on man's work to help support the family. His transition to adulthood is paved by the rocks and taunts hurled at him by convicts and guards as he searches for his father. But along this rough road he ultimately finds salvation as well. (Ages 9-12)

A Guide for Using Stone Fox in the Classroom by Peggy Isakson
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, Published1988 BOOK
Little Willy has a big job to do. When his grandfather becomes ill, it is up to Willy to save their farm from the tax collector. But where can a ten-year-old get five hundred dollars in a hurry? Then Wily sees the poster for the National Dogsled Race. The race pits Willy against the best dog teams in the country, including the Indian Stone Fox who has never lost a race. Stone Fox wants the prize money as badly as Willy does. Can one boy and one dog be a match for the unbeatable Stone Fox? (Ages 9-12)

A Guide to Using The Incredible Journey in the Classroom, by Pryne
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Burnford Book
Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. The Incredible Journey is one of the great children's stories of all time--and has been popular ever since its debut in 1961. (Ages 9-12)

Homeward Bound VHS
Walt Disney studios had previously adapted Sheila Burnford's classic animal-adventure novel The Incredible Journey in 1963, and the story proves just as durable in this popular 1993 version, in which the heroic trio of animals are given voices provided by Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, and Sally Field. They don't actually speak (like the clever critters in Babe), but we hear their "voices" as the lost household pets--Shadow the golden retriever, Chance the bulldog, and Sassy the cat--survive a harrowing series of adventures as they struggle to find their way home. Perfect entertainment for kids, this frequently clever movie offers an abundance of wildlife and beautiful location scenery, and the vocal performances by Ameche, Fox, and Field are surprisingly effective. A hit with parents and children alike, the film was followed by a sequel in 1996. --Jeff Shannon

Homeward Bound DVD

Where the Red Fern Grows Study Guide by Calvin Roso
Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities, plus a complete answer key.

Where the Red Fern Grows Literature Circles by Tara McCarthy
This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Wilson Rawls' Where the Red Fern Grows, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work! Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text--all of which meet state and national language arts standards.

A Guide for Using Where the Red Fern Grows in the Classroom, by John Carratello, Patty Carratello, Cheryl Buhler
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

A Reading Guide to Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls and Laurie Rozakis
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is a favorite middle grade novel. This companion gives background on the author, questions to guide reading, clues to themes, plot, characters, and setting of the book, a glossary, writing and other activities, and more. If you loved Where the Red Fern Grows, you need this reading companion.

Literature Guide: Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls and Scholastic Books
A complete guide to teaching Where the Red Fern Grows. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students.

Where the Red Fern Grows: A Unit Plan, by Mary B. Collins CD Rom Edition
Complete lesson plans for teaching Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Includes introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets, daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation, biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade, personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games & activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels (factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2 multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas, ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more!

Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls BOOK
A wonderful, poignant story, kids will love the adventure, sensitivity, and competitive story. Billy and his 2 coonhound pups romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to "tree" the elusive raccoon. This unforgettable classic belongs on every child's bookshelf. (Ages 9 and up). A good idea to have parent input for younger kids.

Woodsong, by Gary Paulsen, Ingram Book
The three-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet, Dog Song and The Winter Room tells--in a memoir as compelling as his novels--the story of his intimate relationship with Minnesota's north woods and the dog team he trained for the Iditarod sled race. ALA Notable Book; ALA Best Book for Young Adults. (Ages 9-12)