Emily and Carlo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781580892742)

When Emily Dickinson was given a puppy by her father, the two were instant best friends. She named him Carlo, after a dog in one of her favorite books, and she delighted in the growing dog's antics. Carlo, a Newfoundland (and possibly part Saint Bernard), grew to a rather large size and was full of energy. He loved his adventures with Emily. They were an odd pair--a tiny woman and a large, galumphing dog. But they were devoted to one another. Carlo gave Emily confidence to wander and explore the woods and hills near her home, and he listened to her stories and poems. This touching story--delightfully illustrated by Catherine Stock--gives a new insight into the life of the famed reclusive poet of Amherst, Massachusetts. Learning of her close friendship and love for Carlo sheds a new light on the thoughts and feelings of a woman believed to be lonely. Carlo is present in much of her poetry, and readers learn of a woman of charm and wit who loved her constant companion.

Author: Marty Rhodes Figley
ISBN-10: 1580892744
ISBN-13: 9781580892742
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.34w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 150456 / Emily and Carlo


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2011
School Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 86
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 28 - Recommended, Satisfactory