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Overview: Barking with the Big Dogs: On Writing and Reading Books for Children is an inspirational collection of essays and speeches filled with wisdom accumulated over a long career writing books for children, from Natalie Babbitt, the beloved author of Tuck Everlasting.
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Natalie Babbitt is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Natalie Babbitt enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.
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An average read for me. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
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Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
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Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
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A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sharon ThompsonOctober 08, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
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Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Gary TorresApril 08, 2025
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
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Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Charles EdwardsAugust 11, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
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Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sharon EvansFebruary 27, 2024
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
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A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Melissa AllenOctober 21, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Elizabeth SanchezApril 06, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Kenneth TorresMarch 27, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Joshua ScottDecember 07, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
David MartinJanuary 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Mary MitchellNovember 15, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Laura BrownDecember 18, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Sarah JacksonMay 01, 2024
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Patricia BakerMay 15, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Emily MartinezJune 19, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Jessica FloresOctober 24, 2025
It was okay. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Melissa AllenNovember 12, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Matthew LeeMarch 25, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Nancy ThompsonDecember 25, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Lisa FloresMay 29, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Melissa KingApril 26, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Sarah WilsonNovember 09, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Thomas FloresJuly 23, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Eric MartinezOctober 17, 2024
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
William AndersonAugust 28, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Emily MooreFebruary 03, 2025
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Emily ReyesDecember 09, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
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I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Kenneth NguyenNovember 04, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
David BrownDecember 27, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Barbara KingNovember 19, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Jessica FloresNovember 06, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Paul TurnerOctober 31, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Eric JacksonApril 20, 2024
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Michael FloresDecember 24, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Donna LewisDecember 10, 2025
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Cynthia CollinsNovember 07, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Betty WilsonMay 28, 2024
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Jessica GomezMay 26, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Eric MillerApril 15, 2024
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Edward HarrisAugust 10, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Kevin LewisAugust 07, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Andrew RobertsJuly 06, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
Jessica CollinsFebruary 12, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Margaret FloresFebruary 23, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Dorothy FloresDecember 27, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Thomas FloresApril 17, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Daniel HallFebruary 28, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Nancy RiveraAugust 12, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Edward MitchellMay 04, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Michelle AllenMay 07, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Eric JacksonMarch 03, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Amanda NguyenJune 30, 2025
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Sharon TurnerNovember 02, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Robert PerezSeptember 01, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
James HillNovember 02, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Margaret ParkerJanuary 05, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Jacob SanchezJune 18, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Daniel HernandezMay 13, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Michael NelsonJuly 10, 2024
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Stephanie WilliamsDecember 06, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Paul RiveraOctober 04, 2025
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
