Brave Norman : A True Story

I loved this book, I believe that the main message is that no matter who or what you are you can make a difference in life if you try. The pictures in this book are so detailed and colorful that they seem to jump off the page and paint such a clear picture in the minds of the reader. I also liked how the author was able to turn a true story of a dog into a biography. The story's plot follows the dog through his life as a rescue dog and then finally losing his sight and saving the life of a young girl. I love how it shows readers and students that a biography an be about more than just a person.

This book was truly inspirational and touching. I enjoyed reading it and can see it being used in a classroom. I liked the sense of tension and conflict in the book. The dog, Norman, went blind a little before the halfway point in the book. This engaged the reader and put them on edge. The character development was strong and the readers were already invested in Norman. This single event had the read thinking things like how would the blindness effect Norman’s life? Will his family still love and keep him? Etc. Later on, the conflict of the story had readers turning the page. A girl was drowning and Norman, despite his lack of sight, was able to save her. The message behind the book was that every being has value. No matter who they show more are, tall, short, blind, deaf, etc., they can make an impact on the world. I loved that about the book. Aside from reaching typical readers, any student with a disability of any kind has a special connection to the dog. It paints the blind dog in a bright and heroic light. It was truly inspiring. show less

There are many reasons why I like the book, “Brave Norman”, by Andrew Clements. The language within the book is very clear as well as organized helping the reader follow along unmistakably. Since this novel is a true story, the characters are well developed and believable, showing growth throughout the story as Norman gradually looses his eyesight. The pictures in the books help explain the story showing the storyline through pictures for a clearer concept and better visual of what is happening. The plot was suspenseful as a blind dog raced into the ocean, despite being afraid of water, to save a girl drowning. This story line helps build family values by having a family dog, teaching responsibility, as well as helping children show more adjust and better understand special education and disabilities in the world. In addition, kids with disabilities learn to face their fear and can overcome challenges with a little determination; they are just as capable as anyone else. show less

I enjoyed reading this book because of two reasons. The first reason why I like this book was because it was a true story. It is about a dog who becomes blind, but still manages to find a way to be heroic. Even though he can't see, he heard a little girl drowning when he was on the beach and used his sense of hearing to save her. The fact that is was a true story made the message of the book much more inspiring. The message of the book was that even though someone is disabled, does not mean that they are helpless. The second reason why I love this book is because it is suspenseful. There was a moment in the book where I couldn't turn the page fast enough to find out if the dog did actually save the little girl. It is a heartwarming show more story full of ups and downs. show less

I liked this book for a couple of reasons. They both have to deal with the message of the story. First, the language the author used to tell the story was very descriptive and easy to read. This would be beneficial to beginning readers and readers that are struggling. The low level of vocabulary allows for readers to easily comprehend the story and therefore become better readers. I also liked this story because of the plot and characters. Incorporating a disability in the story opened up readers to ideas they may not have been aware of. Having the dog have the disability made it easier for the children to grasp and so younger children wouldn't get sad. The plot was very organized and explained the sequence of events leading up to when show more Norman saves a little girl. The message of this story was even people/animals who seem to be at a disadvantage from others are able to execute heroic actions. show less

In my opinion this is a good book. I liked this book because of the characters. The roles they portrayed were very believable which made it easy for me to relate to the story. I believe that many young children could relate easily because it is likely that they have a pet or know someone who has a pet. I also liked the plot of this story because it was very organized. The story started with getting a new pet and told the stories about the pet growing up and his time with the family. Once again, the organization of the story made it not only an easier read but also allowed for the readers to stay engaged and connect to the text more easily. The overall message of this story was that even if you are disabled in some way, you are still show more capable of doing amazing things such as saving someone's life which is what the dog did in this book. show less

This book is about a dog named Norman who is blind. A family adopts him. One day at the beach, Norman hears a girl in the water struggling. He jumps in the water and saves the girl. This story is good to show kids about bravery.