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Strider
by Beverly Cleary
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Scholastic (1991)
ISBN: 0439148049
EAN: 9780439148047
Paperback: 152 pages
Edition: 1st Printing
SKU: M116340
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 0439148049 Book free of markings but prior owner name inside. Cover shows moderate wear. Interior & spine evidence only gentle use; overall, a very serviceable copy. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me. Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running--well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.
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Customer Reviews
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Better than Henshaw
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-12-09
Strider was, in many ways, a more enjoyable read than its predecessor. Dear Mr. Henshaw was interesting, but Strider comes in at a more pivotal time in Leigh's life. He's just entering high school and has more complex problems (to a degree) to deal with. It was very interesting seeing how his life had changed since Dear Mr. Henshaw, particularly his relationship with his dad, which was no longer as strained. (I also was saddened, but not in a bad way, by the reference to Leigh's former favorite book, "Ways to Amuse a Dog") I did feel like there was too much description, particularly since this story is being told by a 14 year old boy. He does want to be a writer, but still, nobody actually writes like that, and it ruins some of the relatability. There were also big passages where nothing eventful happened and I found myself wanting to skip over them, because they really were just filler points. I strongly felt that the book should have ended with the scene with Leigh and his dad, as to me, that is the essence of both books and nothing that came afterwards was too notable. Let me correct myself there. There was one notable thing, which I'm sure Gordon Korman would be highly proud of: neither Bandit nor Strider died! Can you believe it? I'm having trouble processing it-a dog book in which the dog doesn't die. Thank you, thank you, thank you Beverly Cleary!
Rating: 3.5/5
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strider book review
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-08-19
The first time that I read strider I didn't like it ,but it was great this time I enjoyed it a lot more. I would totally recommend this book. My two favorite parts in this book were went Leigh the main character invites Geneva to pick weeds with him and Leigh's composition for his english class during the second semester that was only nouns and verbs.The people that I would recommend this book to is anyone that could relate to loving dogs or loving sports.
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GREAT BOOK
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-04-07
Great book. Great quality also. This is a great book for a child or for a fun, grown-up quick read.
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Leigh Botts Is Back!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-03-06
"Come on boy," I coaxed.
Leigh went to the beach with his best friend, Barry, and found a very lonely dog. They named it "Strider". They took Strider home and had joint custody. Strider got very attached to Leigh. Barry got very jealous of Leigh so Leigh decided to give Strider to Barry. To find out the rest you have to read the book!
I think the message for Strider is that taking care of a dog is a very big responsibility.
I loved this book because it was very interesting. You should read it! I think this book is great for children ages 8-12. I give the book Strider 5 stars!
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Awesome but deadly book!
Rating (4)
Date: 2007-02-19
I liked this book alot! But some of the details did not make sence.And if you don't read the story very closley you might get lost! But I do recomened it to many readers!
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