Tippy Lemmey

by Patricia C McKissack (Author) Susan Keeter (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A New Dog in Town

Tippy Lemmey is no ordinary dog. Not only is he the only dog Leandra, Paul, and Jeannie have ever met with a first and a last name, he's a living, breathing monster! When they ride their bikes, he chases them, snapping at their heels. When they run, he runs. If they cross the street, he follows. There's no getting away from him -- over him or under him. He's their number one enemy.

Leandra, Paul, and Jeannie try to come up with a plan to stop Tippy Lemmey, but nothing works. But then Tippy does something totally unexpected, and the kids realize that maybe he's not their enemy after all.

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Gr 2-4-In 1951, in Templeton, TN, Leanne Martin and her friends Paul and Jeannie are at war with Tippy Lemmey, a dog that frightens them. Believing him to be vicious, they strategize to win their conflict with him, eventually asking Leanne's parents to intervene. The kids learn that Tippy is simply a puppy who wants to play, and that his owner is fighting in Korea. Leanne remains unconvinced about the dog's good intentions, but when the friends see thieves stealing him and other neighborhood dogs to sell across state, they rescue the animals and are rewarded when Tippy gets them out of a dangerous situation. The believable characters learn not to judge by appearances and end up great pals with the pup. This charming and humorous story moves along at a fast pace, making it perfect for readers just venturing into chapter-book territory. Evocative black-and-white illustrations effectively portray the children's changing perceptions of Tippy Lemmey. A delightful addition to any collection.-B. Allison Gray, South Country Library, Bellport, NY Copyright 2003 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780689850196
Lexile Measure
610
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date
January 01, 2003
Series
Ready-For-Chapters
BISAC categories
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
African Americans
Tennessee
West Virginia Children's Book Award
Nominee 2006 - 2006
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
Honor Book 2004 - 2004

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