Carl knows his dad is really smart, but when you are interested in a girl named Peggy and want to go to school looking what his best friend Pooder calls "lookatable," having a smart dad just isn't what Carl needs. Carl's dad is a live off the grid kind of guy. There's the dumpster diving for still useable items and food for their pigs and chickens. There's the garage sales where Carl cringes when his dad barters for stuff that might be good, but he's not always sure good for what. Spending money on new stuff isn't part of his dad's way of life so Carl wears garage sale clothes or thrift shop finds whether they actually fit or not.
Carl would love to talk about these things with his dad, but he isn't sure exactly how to approach it. When he finds a pamphlet with simple instructions on how to train a puppy, Carl thinks maybe with a few tweaks, he could use a similar method on his dad. With some well-meaning advice and a few suggestions from his friend Pooder, Carl begins implementing some positive and negative reinforcement techniques on dear old dad.
Author Gary Paulsen's latest book is a fun-filled read reminiscent of HOW ANGEL PETERSON GOT HIS NAME and HARRIS AND ME. Paulsen fans new and old are sure to love the quirky characters and laugh out loud humor of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DAD.
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