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Dave Sargent

Autor(a) de An Uphill Climb

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About the Author

Dave Sargent was born in northwest Arkansas in May of 1941. His childhood was spent in the hills of Arkansas where he learned the way of animals but did not learn to read or write. Sargent has inverted-mirrored vision, a severe form of dyslexia, and didn't learn to read until age 20. Sargent spent mostrar mais most of his life as a dairy farmer and didn't start his wrting career till he had retired from the dairy business. Sargent began writing books for children in 1990, after his wife, Pat, encouraged him to write down the stories he often told his children. Once he overcame the obstacle of being unable to read or write, he successfully began a writing career with his wife. Sargent has published 328 books. (Bowker Author Biography) mostrar menos

Obras de Dave Sargent

An Uphill Climb (1992) 23 cópias
Sammy Skunk (1992) 20 cópias
Tunnel King: I Work Hard #11 (1996) 17 cópias
Spot: Helpful (Best Friends) (2007) 10 cópias
Amy Armadillo (Animal Pride) (1992) 10 cópias
Spike (1996) 10 cópias
Comanche (2001) 10 cópias
Eli the Elk (1998) 9 cópias
The Secret of the Lost Herd (2004) 9 cópias
Prater the Prairie Dog (1998) 9 cópias
Bingo the Black Panther (1998) 8 cópias
Cactus (2001) 8 cópias
Odi Otter (1998) 8 cópias
Charlie Appaloosa (2001) 8 cópias
The Chuck Wagon (2005) 8 cópias
Fancy Fannie (Animal Pride) (1998) 8 cópias
Ole Blue (1995) 8 cópias
Dan (2001) 8 cópias
Colorado Blizzard, Book 8 (2004) 8 cópias
Breaking Horses, Book 2 (2005) 7 cópias
Sweep (1998) 7 cópias
Chet Chestnut (2001) 7 cópias
Branding Time (2005) 7 cópias
Bandit: I Help Others #14 (2003) 7 cópias
Maggie Piebald (2001) 7 cópias
Charcoal Grey (2001) 7 cópias
Bubba Bay (2001) 7 cópias
Buck Buckskin (2001) 7 cópias
Young Bobby (2004) 7 cópias
Blackie Crow (2000) 6 cópias
Snow White (2001) 6 cópias
Cocoa Brown (2001) 6 cópias
Buckshot (2001) 6 cópias
Grubby (2003) 6 cópias
Speck (2001) 6 cópias
Willy Wildebeest (2001) 6 cópias
Buying Heifers, Book 4 (2005) 6 cópias
Hippy Hippo (2000) 6 cópias
Jet Black (2001) 6 cópias
Flash, the Strawberry Roan (2001) 6 cópias
Kiowa the Indian Paint (2001) 6 cópias
Ellie Elephant (2000) 6 cópias
Hank (2001) 6 cópias
Stinky (2001) 6 cópias
Susie Squirrel (1998) 6 cópias
Me and Buck (1998) 6 cópias
Say You Love Me (1998) 6 cópias
Reini Reindeer (2000) 5 cópias
Popcorn (2001) 5 cópias
Chalky Grullo (2001) 5 cópias
Chub (2001) 5 cópias
Tiggy Tiger (2000) 5 cópias
Cassidy (2001) 5 cópias
Ding Bat (2000) 5 cópias
Buttons (2003) 5 cópias
Lennie Leopard (2000) 5 cópias
Chick (2003) 5 cópias
Freckles (Saddle Up) (2003) 5 cópias
Katy Koala (2000) 5 cópias
Bo (2003) 5 cópias
Mattie Musk-Ox (2000) 5 cópias
Sweetpea (Saddle Up) (2003) 5 cópias
Whiskers (2002) 5 cópias
Ginger (2003) 4 cópias
Sonny (2003) 4 cópias
Mack (2003) 4 cópias
Bashful (Saddle Up) (2003) 4 cópias
Ben (2001) 4 cópias
Polly Platypus (2000) 4 cópias
Hondo (2003) 4 cópias
Bessie Bush Baby (2001) 4 cópias
Little Hobo (1993) 4 cópias
Cammie Camel (2000) 4 cópias
Gizmo (2001) 4 cópias
Dizzy (2001) 4 cópias
Zeb (2003) 3 cópias
Grady (2003) 3 cópias
Cricket (2003) 3 cópias
Duke (2003) 3 cópias
Dusty (2003) 3 cópias
Best Friends (1993) 3 cópias
Ryan Rhino (2001) 3 cópias
Leo Lion (2000) 3 cópias
Manny Monkey (2001) 3 cópias
Chet Cheetah (2000) 3 cópias
Pete (2003) 3 cópias
Goober (2003) 3 cópias
Lily (2003) 3 cópias
Rascal (2003) 3 cópias
Biscuit (2001) 3 cópias
Wally Wolverine (2000) 3 cópias
Rusty (2003) 2 cópias
Ranger (2003) 2 cópias
Rocky (2003) 2 cópias
Gus (2003) 2 cópias
Nick (2003) 2 cópias
Patty Panda (2000) 2 cópias
Patches (2002) 2 cópias
Ulas, Oscar and the Buzzard (1996) 2 cópias
Nubbin (2003) 2 cópias
Pal Palomino (2001) 2 cópias
Buzz (2000) 2 cópias
Bogart Blue Jay (2000) 1 exemplar(es)
Finding Sammy (Little Stinkers) (2007) 1 exemplar(es)
Big Ben (2001) 1 exemplar(es)
Hummer Hummingbird (2003) 1 exemplar(es)
Raw Courage (1993) 1 exemplar(es)

Associated Works

Mad Jack (1999)algumas edições602 cópias

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Summary: “The Cat Who Barked” is an eighteen page picture book. It tells the story of a cat that behaves like a dog. The cat barks, chases other “dogs”, chews on bones, scratches at fleas, and digs in the yard. The illustrations are done in a bright, pop art style. The plot is simple: the cat introduces itself, and then spends the next seventeen pages questioning whether it is a cat or a dog. In the end, the cat thinks it is a dog and concludes that it is because of its thinking.

Personal Reflection: I am a fan of subversive children’s literature—when it is done right. The message in “The Cat Who Barked” is one rooted in the theory of performativity and gender identity. The cat is a signifier of the feminine, whereas the dog is a signifier of the masculine. By identifying as a dog, the cat becomes a queered signifier. Judith Butler would be proud of the simple way that gender performativity is represented in “The Cat Who Barked”. The conclusion of the book presents gender as fluid, and teaches that internalized ideas of expression are greater than outward identifiers. When the cat proclaims “am I a dog? I think I am…I bark like a dog…so I am a dog!” it represents the acceptance of the self despite traditional binary systems of representation.

Extension 1: To explore this idea further within a classroom setting, the students could compare the cat’s proclamation of “I bark like a dog, so I am a dog” to Descartes famous “I think, therefore I am”. A short writing exercise could be held in which students expound on the two statements and decide for themselves if the cat and Descartes are making the same declaration.

Extension 2: As a further extension, students could hold a class discussion about the way animals have been gendered. In this case a cat (traditionally feminine) believes it is a dog (traditionally masculine). Students should debate whether the story would work in the reverse.
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GaryReddin | 1 outra resenha | Jul 4, 2017 |
Dave and Pat Sargent author many books located in my children's elementary school library, and by many, I mean more than 50. I never really knew anything about these authors, but after Dave Sargent visited my son's school, he came home with Callie, the story of Mr. Sargent's grandmother. Wow. This was the most engaging non-fiction for children that I have ever read. This story, while told in very kid-friendly language, let the reader feel the trials and harsh realities of early Colonial living. I appreciated that. Kids appreciate that. This biography related the meat of 70 years of her life and maintained the reader's interest throughout. Highly recommended!… (mais)
 
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TammyPhillips | Jan 14, 2011 |
This book makes children think if the cat is really a cat or a dog. It is appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
 
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TimiF | 1 outra resenha | Apr 5, 2009 |
Summary: White Thunder is a natural born leader, like his father. When he was old enough to lead the herd, he did. One day, there were some men who rounded up the horses and they corraled the mustangs and broke them to ride. As he watch his friends get broke, he thought to himself “They will never ride me.”When they tried to break White Thunder, he would just lay on the ground. One day, he began to run and he decided to jump the fence and escape to freedom, but when he tried to jump the fence and his back feet got caught and he fell back into the corral. When his leg felt better he tried once again but he was successful. When he got free he searched for his friends and his herd, but the only herd that he found was that of another herd. Suddenly men on the back of horses were trying to corral the herd and White Thunder tried to stop the herd. Due to their loyalty to their leader, they still followed. Then White Thunder challenged the leader and after a long battle, White Thunder won and lead the herd toward the men and scared them away.

Personal Beliefs: This is a good book for student who are interested in animals. This book teaches student that they need to help other no matter how they treat others. Student need to be taught to help others when other genuinely need the help.

Extension: This can be used to teach children that people or mustangs in this case, can learn from their mistakes and help others from making similar mistakes. This book can also be used to help students read chapter books and student should do a chapter breakdown and the story line and plot series.
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tallindian2007 | Nov 22, 2008 |

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Obras
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Membros
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