2.5 starsCute but not v special

It was 4.5 stars, but then the end was 1.5 stars because it was really really sad. It was really funny at the beginning when the author was 10 he had a perfect dog, so he was expecting another perfect dog, instead, he got the most terrible dog in history. One time, they left him alone in a garage that was indestructible, but there was a lightning storm so he wrecked the whole garage, even the steel, and he got a cut so he smeared the garage in blood. But Marley was okay.

This was such a fun book to read! I have seen the movie countless times and read the adult version. (Forgive me if I mix them together) This fits into my theme of dog/human meaningful relationships. This dog seems to find trouble at every turn and even develops some funny phobias (thunder) that drive his owners crazy. What was interesting about reading the kid version is how much they don't talk about the adults' problems. Most of their issues are not appropriate for young kids, but in the adult...

This book is flawless ~ written to the level of it's intended target and brilliantly humorous, touching and thought-provoking at the same time. From cover to cover, you'll love Marley as much as John and Jenny and the kids did!My son picked this up from the library as his weekly reader book - he's 8! I was worried about the subject matter - having skipped the movie (on purpose, I am such a sap and knew I'd leave the theater sobbing incoherently) I feared this book would be 'too advanced' for a 2...

I had the wonderful experience to read my now favorite book, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other" by John Grogan. It was a hilarious, heart-warming book that made me realize how much joy animals bring humans. Marley, who is only a pup at the beginning, soon turns into a large, rambunctious muscle-dog who runs into everything, steals what he can reach, and wrecks havoc on the Grogan's quiet life in Florida. Soon after having the first Grogan child, Conor, Marley is starring in a comedic film! He goes th...

this book is good and I love reading it and seeing the movie it gets said but i still think that it is great

I thought it was a very good book but it is very sad towards the end. I liked the whole story about marley and I loved watching him grow up and become an amazing dog. From being a crazy dog that no one wants to being someone's best friend.

Still trying to figure out how to read the last two chapters to Samuel (5-years-old).Update: We did it! We read the whole thing together! In Chapter 20, Beating the Odds, I left out only a few details, and then we had a conversation about some pretty advanced issues for a 5-year-old, and he really seemed to process very well. It was a while before we read another chapter, but when we got back to it, I didn't leave anything else out, and we finished the book. . . including Marley's death. Samuel

This book was a really good book. And all of the dog lovers should read it because it's a really good book. After, you read it i suggest you go see the movie. BRING TISSUES!

The book that I read was “Marley A Dog Like No Other”. This book was good, I liked the language that the author had. Marley is a troublemaker. First, Marley is digging in the laundry. Then, Marley is crashing through screen doors. Third, Marley is flinging drool on their guests. People may say that Marley is the world’s worst dog, but if you really know how Marley acts despite his mischievous ways, his heart is pure and his personality is irresistible. I recommend this book to people from 4th gr...

This is the kids version of the book Marley and Me. I decided to read it to see if it would be OK for some of my grandkids. Marley, a Yellow Lab, was not only the most destructive dog I've ever heard of, but also the funniest! There's no way on earth I would have kept a dog that ate, chewed on or ripped up anything AND flunked obedience school twice! But, I have to admit, I was cracking up at some of his antics. Yes, Marley, at age 13, is failing in health and mobility and is eventually put to s...

I'm glad my brother in law warned us to stop reading when Marley gets white whiskers. Up to that point, we all laughed and loved this dog to pieces. I had to finish it myself (due to my children being exquisitely sensitive) and I'm in a puddle of tears. We are less than a year into dog ownership and I can't believe how much we love our pup. We will be devastated when he dies. What a great story of why we love dogs, even when they have been naughty most of their lives.

“My gosh, I exclaimed. “It’s him. He’s back from the dead” (Grogan 195). This quote was pulled from the book, Marley A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan. This book is about a family who wanted a dog. When they looked for dogs only one stood out to them, a dog who was soon to be known as Marley. Marley was a crazy and wild dog who even though caused a tremendous amount of trouble they always loved him from the bottom of their hearts. For example, when they left their home they came home to destruc...

This is hands down the best book I’ve ever read. Ever. It is an emotional rollercoaster all over the place with an even more emotional ending! And even though I had already seen the film I still managed to cry my heart out, at the ending - this being the only book to ever make me cry - The writing style is great as you feel you go along the journey with both John and Marley, and it is a nice small size/easy read. On the whole it is most definitely better than the film, and I would recommend it t...

It was hilarious and also sad, but I did not even cry until the last five chapters, where i cried 10 times because i would head to the bathroom to cool off. Obviously because it’s a dog book so he does die, but they find his reincarnation!!!!! Love the book, read it. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!P.S. NEVER READ DOG BOOKS UNLESS YOU PLAN ON CRYING FPR A YEAR AND A MILLION MORE!!!!!!!!

If you are a dog lover than you will enjoy this book. Marley is a riot! I would recommend this book to all children (and adults) who are looking for a lighthearted, humorous story.

This book was very good. In the beginning it talks about when the guy was a child his father took him to get a dog and he did a test to see which dog would be afraid and which one would not flinch. This would determine which one was the right one. The guy grew up and him and his wife wanted a dog so when they went to look at some he did what his father taught him. The dog they chose grew up and he was unlike every other dog they had.