A Dog on Barkham Street facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Mary Stolz |
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| Illustrator | Leonard Shortall |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
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Publication date
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1960 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 184 pp |
| Preceded by | Emmett's Pig |
| Followed by | Belling the Tiger |
A Dog on Barkham Street is a children's novel written by Mary Stolz. It was published in 1960. Leonard Shortall created the illustrations for the book.
This book was very popular when it came out. Librarians across the United States voted it one of the best children's books of 1960. This was part of a special poll by the American Library Association.
A second book, The Bully of Barkham Street, came out in 1963. It tells the same story as A Dog on Barkham Street. But this time, you read it from the point of view of the character who is doing the bullying.
What is A Dog on Barkham Street About?
Edward's Big Wishes
The main character in the story is a boy named Edward Frost. Edward has a big problem: his neighbor, Martin Hastings, often picks on him. Edward feels very bothered by this. He wishes his family could move far away to escape the bullying.
Edward also really wants a dog. He asks his parents for one many times. However, his parents do not think he is ready to take care of a pet. They believe he needs to show more responsibility first.
A Special Gift
One day, Edward meets his Uncle Joe. Uncle Joe is a traveler who moves from place to place. He gives Edward a special gift: a collie dog named Argess. This gift changes Edward's life in many ways.
