56 pages • 1 hour read
Meg Wolitzer, Holly Goldberg SloanTo Night Owl From Dogfish
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
To Night Owl From Dogfish by Meg Wolitzer and Holly Goldberg Sloan is an epistolary middle-grade novel about 12-year-old girls Bett Devlin and Avery Bloom, who become reluctant pen pals after discovering their single fathers are dating and want them to form a family. Despite their initial resistance and contrasting backgrounds, the girls bond over a summer camp experience, overcoming various emotional and familial challenges.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
To Night Owl From Dogfish by Meg Wolitzer and Holly Goldberg Sloan has been praised for its heartwarming, humorous portrayal of budding friendship and family dynamics. Critics appreciate the engaging email format and strong character voices. However, some have noted a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it remains an enjoyable, insightful read for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read To Night Owl From Dogfish?
Readers who enjoy To Night Owl From Dogfish by Meg Wolitzer and Holly Goldberg Sloan are typically middle-grade enthusiasts who appreciate heartfelt stories of friendship and family. Fans of Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy and Front Desk by Kelly Yang will find similar warmth and charm in this engaging, epistolary novel.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
770LBook Details
LGBTQ
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Sexuality
Realistic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature