This is an Online Internet Book Club on The Good Dog by Avi. Discuss this book, share your thoughts, make comments, ask questions, offer responses...
Description
When the Wild CallsMcKinley, a malamute, is a good dog -- he's reliable and trustworthy. Whether it's watching over the other dogs of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, or taking care of his human pup, Jack, McKinley never even thinks of letting anyone down -- until he meets Lupin. Lupin is a she-wolf and she's urging the dogs of Steamboat Springs to leave their domesticated lives and join her wild pack. And though she scares McKinley, he also finds himself drawn to her and the life of freedom that she offers.
For the first time, McKinley's loyalties are torn. Should he stay with his humans and continue to lead the dogs of Steamboat Springs? Or should he join the wolf and live freely, like his ancestors did? When the wild calls, what will McKinley's answer be?
Book Club Questions for The Good Dog (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Good Dog (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Good Dog:
- Did Avi emphasize any specific themes throughout The Good Dog? What do you think Avi is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Good Dog and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Good Dog? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Good Dog reveal Avi's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Avi is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Good Dog affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Avi's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Good Dog (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Good Dog (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Good Dog:
- Did Avi make persuasive arguments in The Good Dog? Did The Good Dog change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Good Dog?
- How does Avi present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Avi biased within The Good Dog? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Good Dog make you want to read next? Why?
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