I also worry that younger readers won't identify with the story because it revolves around a thirty-something man and the demise of his family. The primary conflict in the story is a bit more vague and ambiguous due to the amount of content that had to be deleted to make it appropriate for younger readers. But you already know the tears will come before you even get past the first chapter because the very first scene in the book is Enzo as an ailing dog, discussing his own morality.īecause this is adapted from an already published book, the story doesn't flow as seamlessly as the original. This book will make you laugh, it will make you smile, and inevitably, just like almost every other dog book out there, it will make you cry. For theirs is an extraordinary friendship-one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack-it isn't simply about going fast. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, ZoË, his constant companion. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. Meet one funny dog-Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?
Alas, this new adaptation has made it appropriate for kids in grades 4-8. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a book that I longed to share with my students, but knew the content was much too mature for 6th graders. I was elated to discover that one of my favorite books of all time was being adapted for middle-grade readers.
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