Ten-year-old Jerry Pye wants a dog more than anything. And not just any dog. He has a puppy all picked out. But someone else wants him, too. So Jerry and his sister must hurry to earn enough money to buy him. When they get Ginger home, strange things start to happen. A sneaky stranger in a yellow hat starts following them everywhere. When their precious Ginger disappears on Thanksgiving Day, they start looking for the man in the yellow hat. If they find him, they'll probably find their pup. Finally, after months of fruitless searching, their determination is rewarded by a stroke of good luck and a gust of wind. Fresh, touching, and unforgettable, this book takes listeners back to a time and place alive with innocence and family tradition. Kate Forbes' lively narration lets listeners see the world through the fresh eyes of a close-knit family enjoying each other through both good times and bad.
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"I read this book to my 10-year-old and we BOTH absolutely loved it! I love this woman's charming, witty writing style. She could easily use this style (if she were still alive) in adult books, and I would just eat them up!" — kellie (5 out of 5 stars)
"I read this book to my 10-year-old and we BOTH absolutely loved it! I love this woman's charming, witty writing style. She could easily use this style (if she were still alive) in adult books, and I would just eat them up!"
“Sure to please.”
" I really liked this book, only it was pretty slow on some parts. This was my book project book!!!!! "
" Ginger Pye is a very cute story about two kids and their dog. I have always loved story's about animals. "
" It seemed like a lot of little stories tied together for a main purpose that led to a satisfying ending. Patience was needed to finish this book, but I recommend this novel to avid readers. "
" This was a very good book involving dogs and people. It was funny and smart. I liked the plot and the story idea a lot. Characters could use some work. "
" mom read this to me "
" Cute cover. Boring book. "
" Did not read until I was an adult, and boy was I missing out! Such a good story, with a bittersweet ending. "
" I can't say I HATE this book because it had some amusing parts...and I can't bring myself to hate a animal book, but this book I wouldn't say is one of my faves. "
" I love reading this book every autumn. It's a childhood favorite. "
" 1952 Newbery winner. "
" It has a meandering charm, but it's pretty dull. "
" This was a pretty strange narrative but quite pleasant. The plot is secondary to many amusing asides. It's cute. "
" This book was simple, touching, and cute!!! It'd be a great read-aloud book. Although, it was pretty predictable, it was tolerable "
" This was a silly/sweet story of years gone by. It was quite predictable and totally unbelievable, but I enjoyed it and kind of wish I had grown up in the same era. "
" zz... read this book.. zz... i didn't get through two chapters and got bored.. haha.. WHAT! I WAS YOUNG! I got bored EASILY! haha. "
" Read my thoughts at: Thoughts of Joy... "
" Ginger Pye the intellengent dog who Jerry bought for a doller just stole jerrys heart away see what happens when someone steals Ginger Pye see what happens more in the story. "
" Cute, sweet book. I read as much as I wanted to read (75%). Its not like me to not finish a book, but I just couldn't waste anymore time on it. Especially when I had books waiting in the wings to be read. "
" Great story about a boy named Jerry and his sister Rachel and their dog Ginger. Estes is the author of the beloved Moffats and other books about the Pye family. A fun read for sure. I like her voice/style as an author. "
" So nice to read a cute, uplifting book that doesn't involve a completely depressed person... Really enjoyed! "
" I hated this book soooo much. "
" This is a must-read for a kindergarten class. Some of the language is dated, but it's a simple, clear storyline with a mystery that the kids would be able to solve. It's long, but overall a quick read. "
" I thought that this was a very cute book about siblings who go in together to buy a puppy. It brings the family closer when the puppy is stolen and the cute story is one that many can identify with. Very easy to read! "
" A very good book, Ginger is a very sweet little dog, and the Pye family will bring joy into everybodys home. Highly Recommended. "
" I've always like this book and always will! "
" It was weird and funny at the same time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
" It goes on and on and on...I got very bored. I read it in the 6th grade and I hated it. "
" I love this book!!!It is a little sad though.I almost cried. :) "
" This is a pretty good book to read to the kids. A classic, old-timey book. Reminds me that I used to love having a dog as a kid. "
Eleanor Estes (1906–1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were Newbery Honorees, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.
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