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| Dogs Don't Tell Jokes | 
 enlarge | Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Yearling
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (40 reviews)
Sales Rank: 182557
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0679833722
EAN: 9780679844730
ASIN: 0679833722
Publication Date: August 11, 1992
Release Date: August 11, 1992
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Product Description
Twelve-year-old jokester Gary Boone knows he was born to be a comedian, it's the kids in his class who think he's just a goon. Winning the school talent show would be Gary's dream come true, but on the big night his dream nearly backfires--with hilarious results.
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice.
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 Very funny and enjoyable. March 14, 2007
This is a great and funny book. I remember in 5th grade reading this book over and over, and now, 12 years later I picked it up again and it was still as fun as it was back then.
Gary Boone is a young jokester, destined for a life in stand up comedy when he is an adult, but for now, he has parents and school to deal with. However, when the school talent show is announced, Gary sees his chances to use his comedy stylings in front of everyone. As he works on his ideas, his dad presents him with an impossible challenge, not to tell any jokes until the talent show. For a kid like Gary Boone whose whole life is a series of jokes, this seems like an impossible task. But he perseveres through it, and the book climaxes with Gary's hilarious stand up routine. A must read for kids and the kids at heart.
A Funny review for a Funny Book September 15, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book, written by Louis Sachar, was a very enjoyable book. It's a very easy book, but you won't be able to put it down. It's about a boy by the name of Gary W. Boone. "If you take the Oon from Boone and the G from Gary, it makes Goon!" Being the goofy kid he is on the inside, he tries to make friends, but being the comedian without any good jokes, he sees it's very difficult. His best friend, Angeline, moves to a new school, which makes it harder for Gary. Finding a sign for the school talent show, Gary finds this the perfect opportunity to gain popularity, and practice his jokes. As he practices day and night to find a nice order to put his jokes in and memorize them, he gets a call from Angeline. Angeline, who has always thought she was psychic, tells Gary not to enter the talent show. She senses something bad might happen. Gary wants to believe her, but this is his big chance to give the school a big opening BANG with his hilarity.
I would give this book four stars because its funny and it has a good story line.
Louis Sachar is a brilliant author that talks about funny things. I like him mostly because he's down to earth and he doesn't involve aliens or anything fiction. His stories are about everyday kids in awkward, hilarious situations. I'm not a good science fiction reader so this book is perfect for me, plus it's not as hard so I won't get confused on what's going on. This is why I like Louis Sachar.
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar May 13, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book "Dogs Don't Tell Jokes" by Louis Sachartells the story of a want to be stand-up comic.Gary has one problem, he's not funny. The rising actions are, he joins the talent show, and quits it, then joins it again. The climax is when he gets on stage, anad gets selzered! Does he win???
I liked the suspense, and the jokes! Anyone who wants to be a comedian, or just likes laughing, should read this book!!
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes January 11, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar is a very good book. This book is a realistic book. It's about kid named Gary Boone. He's really funny. All Gary does is say a bunch of jokes. This is a great book for everyone to read. Read Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar to know what all happens.
Dogs Dont Tell Jokes October 8, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes
My Book Dogs Don't Tell Jokes about a kid who loves to tell jokes to all his friends. Gary is 11 years old and he has no brother or sisters. His parents are not to in to telling jokes. Angelina Gary's best friend always play croquet. Gary enters a Talent Show, then he makes a deal if he doesn't tell jokes he gets book agqain100$. Gary gets first prize at the contest.
Gary is a kid who loves to tell jokes his best friend Angelina his best friend is a genius. Angelina's dad Abel loves to play croquet and loves to here Gary tell his jokes.
My opinion about the book is it's a good book if you like funny stuff.
Me myself I would read the again.
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