Ruckus by Laurie Elmquist is a heartwarming book for young readers. The book explores the subject of having separated parents in a way that children will understand and relate to. The obvious plot of the story, however, is about the dog, Ruckus. I think this was a good choice because it makes it so that the story deals with children living with separated parents, but is still a fun story about a Jack Russell Terrier. The book has reasonably large print and simple words, so is good for young children who are just beginning to read chapter books.
AGE RANGE KIDS
THEMES
Divorce and parent separation
Jack Russell Terrier/Dog
Family
British Columbia
OVERALL RATING 7.8/10
I think that this is a pretty good book. I prefer books with more emotion and character building, but for a book for young kids, I think it is great.
PROS
Deals well with difficult childhood topics
Has good and supportive parents
Is fun to read
Simple
CONS
Not very much emotion
Flat characters