1. Mrs. LaRue Letters from Obedience School Written and Illustrated by Mark Teague Presented by Henry Dennard

2. Characters Ike a brown and white canine disobedient unhappy spoiled Mrs. LaRue Ike’s owner frustrated concerned loving

3. Setting The setting of this story is Snort City Brotweiler Canine Academy is located there

4. PLOT Ike steals food, chases the neighbor’s cat, howls and pulls Mrs. LaRue down and tears her coat. Mrs. LaRue enrolls Ike in Brotweiler Canine Academy. Ike writes Mrs. LaRue everyday to complain about the academy. Ike decides to escape from the academy. Ike becomes hungry and lonely, then he decides to go home. Ike rescues Mrs. LaRue from a truck she didn’t see as she crossed the street. Mrs. LaRue gives Ike a big party with all his friends and his favorite foods. Conflict: Ike is disobedient to Mrs. LaRue. Resolution: Ike goes to obedience school.

5. Theme Sometimes things are not what they appear to be Ike was not being disobedient, he was trying to save Mrs. LaRue from danger

6. Cause and Effect Cause 1. Ike refuses to roll over. 2. Ike escapes from Brotweiler Canine Academy. Effect 1. Ike is sent to solitary confinement. 2. Ike suffers from no food and shelter, so he returns home.

7. Recommendation I would recommend this book to everyone to read especially dog lovers like me. This book is so funny and it also teaches a good lesson.