The Dog with Golden Eyes

By Frances Wilbur

Book Overview

"Engaging and knowledgeably written." --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS

After Cassie's dad walks out, Cassie and her mom must make it on their own. While her mom waitresses at the local diner, Cassie takes care of the laundry and cooking after school. She has always wanted a dog, more than anything in the world, but her mother has always refused. Who would take care of a dog? Feed it? And, most importantly, pay for its food, supplies, and trips to the vet? But one day, Cassie's dream cautiously sniffs its way into her yard--and into her life. Cassie decides this big dog will be her best friend, even if it means secretly getting a job to pay for the huge quantity of food he eats.

Quickly Cassie learns that Toklata, as she names her new friend, is a big responsibility--and that he may not be a sled dog at all but an Arctic wolf! The Dog with Golden Eyes is filled with fascinating facts about wolves and their behavior as well as some important lessons about responsibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571316159
• ISBN13: 9781571316158
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Milkweed Editions
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Awesome Book!

THis book was very exciting! I loved reading it and it was always good. Although, I'd only recommend it to people who like/love animals. I enjoyed reading this book and will be reading it again.

A GREAT READING EXPERIENCE~~~~~

I really liked this book because it consisted of dogs. It was interesting because it had a lot of action. I liked White Dog because he's a wolf. I especially like when he went into Cassie's mother's house and torn up all of the pillows. I would definately recommmend this book to anyone who likes dogs.

A Book That Opened up my Eyes

The Dog with Golden Eyes is my favorite book. I am getting a dog on my next birthday and I now know that it will be a big responsibility. I was touched by how Ms. Wilbur described the characters, especially the wolf. It was like I could see it. If I were to put it on a scale of one to ten, I would give it a fifteen! If you ever are in search of a good book, try A DOG WITH GOLDEN EYES!!

Sarah`s Super Review

I like the book The Dog With Golden Eyes.On a scale from 1 to 1o, I would give it a 9.One of the things I like about it is that one of the main characters is a dog. I think many third graders would find this book interesting.It is about a girl who finds a dog and takes care of it.But what she later learns is that the dog is an Arctic Wolf.Read this book to find out what happens.I think the author did an excellent job Describing the setting and charactors. I learned from the book that caring for an animal is a big responsibility. So next time your looking for a good book try The Dog With Golden Eyes!

Anyone who likes animals should read this book!

My name is Sarah and I'm a fifth grade student. I liked this book and gave it 5 stars because it had to do with a dog and I love dogs.