How I, Nicky Flynn, Finally Get A Life (and A Dog) (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This novel deals with the hardships of divorce, starting over in a new city at a new school, dealing with bullies while finding a unique friendship when you least expect it. Sixth grader Nicky finds himself in a city outside of Boston living with his mom in a tiny apartment after his parents divorce. His mother brought home an eighty pound German shepherd from the shelter who isn't your typical dog. He is a retired guide dog and insists on dragging Nicky all over the neighborhood. On their walks Nicky learns more about his dog Reggie's previous life and owner while getting tangled up in a web of lies. The duo set out on a discovery of truth while risking everything. This journey is touching and really believable. The dogs personality in this book matches that of my own dog, making this book that much more appealing to me as a dog owner and lover. I smiled every time Reggie stuck his tongue in the boys ear. This is absolutely something a dog would do, such as my own. In the classroom this book would be great to introduce a blind persons experience or guide dog training procedures for a blind or guide dog lesson. Overall this book was easygoing expressing the value behind a mans best friend. Great story about a dog, a divorce and deception! Reggie, the dog, becomes Nicky's best friend in the new city where's he forced to live in a small apt. with his mother. He sees a therapist every Wednesday and runs from Timmy, the school bully at lunch. His dad isn't really that bad, is he? And his mother lies about why his dad doesn't come on the weekend to spend time with him, doesn't she? Picked as a book club discussion choice, and I think it's a winner!
What do You think about How I, Nicky Flynn, Finally Get A Life (and A Dog) (2010)?
It is a cute story and I think the readers will love it.
—merry
it drags on for a while but then it's good:)
—zlisha
