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Praise for Diana Wynne Jones
’[Wynne Jones] has a unique record of producing books you can't forget… Every book is different. And every book is likely to be in someone's top seven… I feel we need to acknowledge how lucky those of us are who grew up on her books, and to ensure subsequent generations enjoy the same intense and subtle pleasure.’ The Guardian
“…Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones’s most outrageous plots to her readers’ hopes and fears…” Publishers Weekly
“Truly magical – guaranteed to leave you gasping – even hotter than Potter” The Bookseller
“Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two …” SFX
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A powerful being fights for his life within the body of a humble, earthbound puppy.
Sirius, immortal Lord of the Dog Star and infamous for his quick temper, cannot believe it when he is falsely accused of murder and banished to Earth. There he is reborn into the body of a puppy and learns that he has the life-span of that creature to recover the missing murder weapon. If he fails, he will die.
He is adopted by Kathleen, who has no idea that her beloved Leo’ is anything more than an abandonded stray. She is a loving owner, but an unwanted guest in a family who mostly resent her presence.
Sirius soon learns that he has enemies amongst the humans as well as amongst the unearthly beings who sentenced him. How on earth can he clear his name without his special powers?
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was probably about 9 years old when I first read "Dogsbody" and, at the age of 33, I'm re-reading it for the umpteenth time and ejoying it just as much as ever. It's gripping, imaginative, full of wonderful characters and centres around the beautiful Sirius, a star that I've always loved since my mother first pointed him out to me. I defy anyone not be completely enthralled by this wonderful novel and if you think that maybe your kids are a little too young to manage it (I'm about to give a copy to a precocious 8 year old whom I'm sure will love it) then read it to them. I promise you'll enjoy the experience as much as they do. And if you don't have kids, just read it for yourself and before long you'll find yourself completely immersed in the adventures of the hapless dog star in puppy form. And the chances are, every time you look up at Sirius's green hue in the night sky, you'll remember this fabulous book that's dedicated to him.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's been almost twenty years since I first read this book as a young child and I can still remember the marvelous plot. In the Universe of Dogsbody Stars (as in the sky not on the screen) are luminous beings. Sirius (the dogstar) is accused and found guilty of a crime--his sentance: to live on earth in the body of a dog (thus the title). I won't reveal anymore of the plot. But for any child who has ever loved his (or her) dog this is a wonderful gift
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Dogsbody" is one of those children's books with real literary merit - my mother stole it out of my bookshelf and read it herself with guilty pleasure. The main characters are complex and never flat, and Wynne Jones conjures up vivid scenes with a few deft strokes of detail. It's one of her best books, and I think it's an incredible shame that young teens in the future won't be able to enjoy it like I did. I'm going to hoard my copy for MY children!
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A coruscating star
Only recently did I start reading Diana Wynne Jones' work. For some unknown reason I missed out on reading her books when younger; which is a shame as I think I would have enjoyed... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Belochka
A great DWJ book
Sirius, the denizen of the Dog Star, is wrongly convicted of murdering another denizen and as a punishment is sent to Earth where he is 'reborn' as a puppy and given the life-span... Read more
Published 23 months ago by H. M. Holt
A childhood favourite
Like many reviewers here, I read Dogsbody when I was about 10 in the 1970s and I have very strong, nostalgic feelings for it. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by Aria-May
My First Favourite
I read Dogsbody when I was nine or ten and have re read it countless of times since. It was the first book I really liked and it was probably the first book which I could say was... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2006 by Fiona
best children's book
I read this book in the mid seventies when I was about 10. I loved it and have spent nearly ten years looking for it. I was convinced it was called "Sirius the dog star". Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by joanne liversidge
My favourite Book
I read this book when I was about 9 or 10 and it's still my favourite book.
The storyline is brilliant, who would have thought of a 'luminary' being brought to life as a... Read more
The storyline is brilliant, who would have thought of a 'luminary' being brought to life as a... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2004 by minijo
Fun, funny, clever and gripping
Dogsbody was my first DWJ book - I was aged 11 and would disagree with the reviewer who said it isn't for kids - it's as easy to read as Harry Potter, and actually far better... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2002
intreguing, ideal for adults as well as older children
basically, Diana Wynne Jones has a rare talent... she can appeal to people of all ages. I plan to persuade my husband to read this book next.
Published on 3 Mar 2001
not really one for children, but still good
a thought provoking book, but not really one to that would be understood by most children. Sirius (the dog star) is condemned for a crime he didn't commit and has only the lifespan... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2000 by acartlidge@yahoo.co.uk
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