The Paperboy

The Paperboy
Book Review II

Author and Illustrator: Dav Pilkey

Genre: Fiction

Subgenre: Realistic

Primary Characters: Paperboy

Secondary Characters: Mom, Dad, and Sister

Publishing: Orchard Books 1996

Awards: Caldecott Honor 1996

Theme: There is a great sensation of accomplishment, once a task is completed.

Summary: A paperboy and his faithful pup wake up early to deliver papers to the neighborhood. The two enjoy the feels and sounds of the morning. Once the job is done, they climb back into their warm bed.

Uses with students: In a classroom, this book could be used as a read a loud book because the pictures and words are large enough for all to see. Also, students could write journal entries about their responsibilities.