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jnavbar's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death
ashleyreadsanything's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
saidtheraina's review
4.0
I'm starting to get ready for elementary school visits, and I discovered a book that was nearly lost to the pandemic. I read it in the summer of 2019 for a kids bookclub and it was the first book on my list to talk about in May/June 2020. But then stuff happened, and as far as I can tell, I never actually wrote a booktalk for it. Fortunately, our library system still has 8 copies of it so I'm bringing it back in 2023!
Five dogs are specially selected to join a space expedition. But they wake up from hibernation to discover that their ship was struck by an asteroid, their humans are gone, and they are alone on the ship in Space.
I avoid dog books if I'm at all nervous about them being too tragic, but this steered clear of my special sensitivities. It's kind of like Homeward Bound in space.
Five dogs are specially selected to join a space expedition. But they wake up from hibernation to discover that their ship was struck by an asteroid, their humans are gone, and they are alone on the ship in Space.
I avoid dog books if I'm at all nervous about them being too tragic, but this steered clear of my special sensitivities. It's kind of like Homeward Bound in space.
archergal's review against another edition
This is a lovely little book about a group of Very Good Dogs. On a spaceship.
They got left behind by the humans on the ship, but they're determined to complete their mission.
This is a middle-grade book, but if you need a pick-me-up or a unicorn chaser in these dark times, read (or listen) to this book. You won't regret it.
They got left behind by the humans on the ship, but they're determined to complete their mission.
This is a middle-grade book, but if you need a pick-me-up or a unicorn chaser in these dark times, read (or listen) to this book. You won't regret it.
abalvarez's review
5.0
Voyage of the Dogs was recommended to me by my daughter and she hit this one out of the park. Greg Van Eekhout has written a middle-grade classic that is witty, funny, exciting, entertaining, and most of all touching. The adventures of the Barkonauts is up there with The Martian, and Lost in Space in creating a world that surrounds you with its reality even as things get more and more dangerous for the pack of unlikely heroes. I can't recommend this story enough. Great work, Mr. van Eekhout!
avid_reader_sf_and_f's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a charming tale. This is the tale of four very Good Dogs, who do their best to complete their mission in spite of some serious obstacles. Van Eekhout tells the story in such a way that you want to reach into the book and give them all belly and behind the ear scratches and reassure them that they are very Good Dogs.
ekimball's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dawnoftheread's review
4.0
This was much more of a nail biter than I expected! Sweet loyal dog heroes, lots of science fiction peril.
I don’t normally do spoilers, but knowing ALL the dogs survive will make this a less stressful read for anxious readers who love dogs.
I don’t normally do spoilers, but knowing ALL the dogs survive will make this a less stressful read for anxious readers who love dogs.