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The Puppy Place #33
Gizmo
Welcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home!
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.
After taking in Gizmo, a Sheltie puppy, the Peterson's quickly learn that this little guy is full of zest. This energetic puppy needs something to do, besides destroying everything in Charles and Lizzie's house.
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.
After taking in Gizmo, a Sheltie puppy, the Peterson's quickly learn that this little guy is full of zest. This energetic puppy needs something to do, besides destroying everything in Charles and Lizzie's house.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2014
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October 6, 2019
My puppy-obsessed 5 year old loved this book.
March 23, 2023
Charles and his older sister, Lizzie, are in elementary school. The Peterson family have a puppy named Buddy plus they foster dogs and help them find homes.
Charles and his mom meet a mother of young twins who is pregnant with triplets. The family has a Sheltie puppy named Gizmo who is a cute bundle of energy. The mother has errands to run and Charles' mom offers to take care Gizmo for the day. Later, knowing the Petersons foster dogs and find them homes, the mother asks if they could do the same for Gizmo. Gizmo loves running and jumping so the family wonders if Gizmo would be interested in agility training that is being taught at their aunt's doggy daycare. It doesn't go as planned but both Charles and Gizmo learn the same important lesson.
Though this book is a quick read and directed at elementary-aged children, I found it entertaining. There is a learning experience and a puppy tip at the end. It is written in third person perspective and first person from Gizmo's point of view. It is the thirty-third in the Puppy Place series, which currently has 64 books in the series, and works as a stand alone.
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Charles and his mom meet a mother of young twins who is pregnant with triplets. The family has a Sheltie puppy named Gizmo who is a cute bundle of energy. The mother has errands to run and Charles' mom offers to take care Gizmo for the day. Later, knowing the Petersons foster dogs and find them homes, the mother asks if they could do the same for Gizmo. Gizmo loves running and jumping so the family wonders if Gizmo would be interested in agility training that is being taught at their aunt's doggy daycare. It doesn't go as planned but both Charles and Gizmo learn the same important lesson.
Though this book is a quick read and directed at elementary-aged children, I found it entertaining. There is a learning experience and a puppy tip at the end. It is written in third person perspective and first person from Gizmo's point of view. It is the thirty-third in the Puppy Place series, which currently has 64 books in the series, and works as a stand alone.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2023/03...
July 12, 2018
I thought Gizmo was really good.
Gizmo is a sheltie. He is very smart. He is also very sensitive. Gizmo is a very athletic pup, so Lizzie suggested Gizmo should do agility classes. At first Gizmo is very scared, but Charles figured out that Gizmo was just distracted by all the other dogs and movement. So Gizmo and Charles toke a private lesson. Later Gizmo was doing everything the other dogs were doing, and was as good as new.
Hooray Gizmo! You did it buddy, or should I call you a SUPERSTAR!!!!
Gizmo is a sheltie. He is very smart. He is also very sensitive. Gizmo is a very athletic pup, so Lizzie suggested Gizmo should do agility classes. At first Gizmo is very scared, but Charles figured out that Gizmo was just distracted by all the other dogs and movement. So Gizmo and Charles toke a private lesson. Later Gizmo was doing everything the other dogs were doing, and was as good as new.
Hooray Gizmo! You did it buddy, or should I call you a SUPERSTAR!!!!
November 12, 2018
My daughter and I both enjoyed this story. Fans of this series will surely enjoy this one. It felt as though there was a bit more of a story this time, with what Charles was working on. Though his feelings weren’t necessarily always noble or just, they gave him a bit of character and something to work on.
September 8, 2017
I loved this book because the dogs are so cute and I would want one of the dogs.This book would be perfect for 5th graders who enjoy dog book and realistic fiction.If you like like a dog series you will this book because the dogs are funny.They are fostering gizmo at there home because gizmo owner had enough of gizmo.
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November 10, 2021
chapter book, love this series about dogs, 3rd grade
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February 28, 2024My 6 year old daughter just narrated this back to me —she had so much to say and loved it SO much! 🐶
(She listened on audiobook)
(She listened on audiobook)
August 24, 2025
Was a great book
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love it
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October 2, 2025Cute book for kids of all ages so fun to read! Great for dog lovers no matter what breed!
December 25, 2014
Gizmo.......
This was a good book for 1st through 2nd graders. Though I would properly read Ellen Miles other books to get some references to past books. Highly recommend to young dog lovers!!
This was a good book for 1st through 2nd graders. Though I would properly read Ellen Miles other books to get some references to past books. Highly recommend to young dog lovers!!
August 9, 2016
From flu shots to not giving up when you don't succeed right away, and agility classes to boot! This is a great addition to the wonderful Puppy Place series, perfect for early elementary dog lovers.
April 21, 2014
Charles and Lizzie are now fostering a dog named Gizmo. The trouble is when they tell him to do tricks he doesn't do it. Will they get him to do tricks?
Just read to find out.
Just read to find out.
October 11, 2015
Gizmo is a nice puppy, very energetic
September 1, 2014
very good and cute!!!!!
April 6, 2015
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August 14, 2018Cute pup. Love the perserverence.
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