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Follow My Leader January 26, 2009 Michael Pederson My 6th grade teach read this book aloud to us and it has always stuck with me. I clearly remember the story, but for years could not remember the title of the book and figured it was no longer in circulation. Then my daughter, who is now in 6th grade, was assigned the book to read. It's a great story with great lessons. I highly recommend it.
Impactful, 44 years later October 15, 2008 Connie Priebe (Coon Rapids, MN United States) As other reviewers have said, this story has stayed with me my whole life. I read it and re-read it many, many times as a child. A wonderful story showing how a young boy faces a personal challenge and the strength he gains along the journey. For German Shepard lovers, Leader is a dog that will stay with you for a long time to come.
From the Author's Granddaughter July 7, 2008 Amy Lazarus (Atlanta, GA) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm James Garfield's granddaughter. He dedicated the book to my mother, Carolyn Lazarus, who is now 81 years old. My granddad lived to be 102 years old, living half of his life blind. He had a seeing eye dog, Coral, a golden retriever who was the sweetest animal I've ever met and she was so very attentive to him. He would have been very flattered to read these reviews so I thank all of you who have taken the time to write about Follow My Leader.
25 years later, still one of the top ten May 13, 2008 Alison A. Farmer I first read this in third grade. And re-read it at least a dozen times. I was enthralled by how the dog was trained, how the kid learned to read braille... I even checked out books on braille and tried to make my own using a pin to bump up paper. I'm now in my mid30s and still have vivid memories of this book. Along with "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler," it's in my Top 10 of Childhood. Buy it, read it, love it.
44 yrs later, I remember this book December 18, 2007 Sherry G. O'connell My 3rd grade teacher read this to our class and I remember it to this day, and I'm now 53!! Recommended it to my youngest son to read in 4/5th grade and he loved it. This book should be on a required/recommended booklist for everyone in elementary school.
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