83 pages • 2 hours read
Gordon KormanNo More Dead Dogs
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman is a humorous middle-grade novel about Wallace Wallace, a boy who refuses to lie, landing him in detention when he criticizes the book Old Shep, My Pal in an English assignment. Wallace's honesty and suggestions lead to changes in the school play's production, creating tension with both the cast and his football team, while he simultaneously investigates a series of saboteurs’ attacks on the play.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Gordon Korman's No More Dead Dogs is praised for its humor and relatable middle school dynamics, making it a hit with young readers. The novel smartly critiques classic literature tropes through its protagonist's perspective. However, some critics argue that the plot's predictability and one-dimensional characters might not engage older audiences as effectively.
Who Should Read No More Dead Dogs?
Readers who relish humorous, relatable middle-grade novels with a unique twist will enjoy No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman. Fans of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney or Holes by Louis Sachar will appreciate Korman’s witty storytelling and the protagonist's journey breaking conventional norms.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
610LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Humor
Children's Literature
Education
Animals
Values/Ideas: Literature
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Coming of Age