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Binding: Unknown BindingEAN: 9780812409529 ISBN: 0812409523 Label: Perfection Learning Manufacturer: Perfection Learning Number Of Items: 1 Publication Date: 2000-05 Publisher: Perfection Learning Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Perfection Learning Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Inspiring story, especially for dog loversThis may be simply one of those books that moreso appeals to dog lovers. Regardless of that fact, this is still a very touching story with an interesting idea behind it. A young girl loves her dog, named for her favorite Robin Hook character. However, when Tuck begins to have trouble seeing, she does not know what to do... until she hears of the seeing eye dog program. What follows is a very logical and plausible story about a girl's love for her dog and the relationships between animals. Again, ... Read More Rating:  - A must-have for animal lovers!Whoever said that dogs were man's best friend was sadly mistaken. Sure, men can truly benefit from the friendship of a canine; but canines can also change the life of a female - drastically. Especially when his name is Friar Tuck, and it's up to you to protect him from the cruel world that has suddenly fallen upon him. Helen was just nine-years-old when her father came home with a chubby, wriggling, golden furball. A Labrador that was just for her, to hopefully help her to come out of ... Read More Rating:  - Virginia 5th graders review The Trouble with TuckOur summer school class just finished reading this fun book. It is about a thirteen year old girl named Helen and her dog, Tuck. Helen and her family live in California in the 1950s. The trouble mentioned in the title is that Tuck, a Labrador Retriever, is losing his sight. Helen does not want to give Tuck away because he has saved her life twice! Even though he starts to act strange, Helen knows that there is a way to help him. Want to find out how? Read the book! I would recommend ... Read More Rating: - Great book at a great price!My sister recommended this book to me, and, surprisingly, it's difficult to find in our local bookstore. Therefore, I was happy to see that it was available on Amazon.com. I love the story about the little girl and her dog, and, if you're an animal lover, this book is definitely a must-read for all ages! Rating:  - 'Tuck' shows no sign of imaginationWhy do people write books so uninspired and idiotic such as this one? And why do they think kids will like them? "The Trouble With Tuck" tries to be heartwarming but never succeeds. There's a fork, but no meat. The book is filled with gravity-defying life-saving stunts performed by the blind dog to save his dear Helen, which does absolutely nothing to the story but prove that it's a smart dog. There's another thing: the dog is BLIND. HELLO. Did the author do any research? Dogs have mediocre eyesight ... Read More 
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