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Diary of a Pug #13
Super Pug: A Branches Book
The thirteenth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
The local firefighters have asked Bub to star as the pet superhero in their new fire safety commercial. Bub and Bella are thrilled! But when it's time to film, Nutz is a real nuisance, and Bub's performance isn't so super. Then there's a real problem on the set. Will Bub save the day after all?
With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
The local firefighters have asked Bub to star as the pet superhero in their new fire safety commercial. Bub and Bella are thrilled! But when it's time to film, Nutz is a real nuisance, and Bub's performance isn't so super. Then there's a real problem on the set. Will Bub save the day after all?
With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.
- GenresChildrens
80 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2025
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September 3, 2025See my full review here: https://yabookscentral.com/super-pug-...
SUPER PUG is a charming new installment in the DIARY OF A PUG series. In this book, Bub has been selected to play a superhero in a commercial, where he will help teach fire safety. However, the movie magic isn't quite what he expected. Later, he gets to be a real superhero and help save Bella when he detects a fire in the kitchen. At the end, he helps to teach fire safety to Bella's class.
What I loved: This is a really engaging and fast-paced book. With the diary style, the reader gets insight into Bub's feelings and experiences that help to pull them into the story. Bub is a very compelling character who wants to do his best, even when he is challenged. A particular favorite character is Nutz, the squirrel who taunts him and decides to be a supervillain. There are some very funny scenes with Nutz - even though Bub eventually learns to not let him get in the way of what he needs/wants to do to be a superhero. The addition of fire safety information is also fantastic as a learning point and takeaway from the book.
The Branches element of the book makes this a perfect pick for early readers. Every page features large, full color illustrations to bring the story to life. Select text is used for speech bubbles and sentences to frame the story, helping to provide context and make this an easy pick for young readers. The font throughout is large and easy to read. This all adds up to a fantastic choice for early independent readers. Backmatter includes reading comprehension questions to help spark discussion that adds to the experience.
Final verdict: SUPER PUG is a charming and engaging new early chapter book that is great for budding independent readers with compelling characters, fast-paced plot, and fun illustrations.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
SUPER PUG is a charming new installment in the DIARY OF A PUG series. In this book, Bub has been selected to play a superhero in a commercial, where he will help teach fire safety. However, the movie magic isn't quite what he expected. Later, he gets to be a real superhero and help save Bella when he detects a fire in the kitchen. At the end, he helps to teach fire safety to Bella's class.
What I loved: This is a really engaging and fast-paced book. With the diary style, the reader gets insight into Bub's feelings and experiences that help to pull them into the story. Bub is a very compelling character who wants to do his best, even when he is challenged. A particular favorite character is Nutz, the squirrel who taunts him and decides to be a supervillain. There are some very funny scenes with Nutz - even though Bub eventually learns to not let him get in the way of what he needs/wants to do to be a superhero. The addition of fire safety information is also fantastic as a learning point and takeaway from the book.
The Branches element of the book makes this a perfect pick for early readers. Every page features large, full color illustrations to bring the story to life. Select text is used for speech bubbles and sentences to frame the story, helping to provide context and make this an easy pick for young readers. The font throughout is large and easy to read. This all adds up to a fantastic choice for early independent readers. Backmatter includes reading comprehension questions to help spark discussion that adds to the experience.
Final verdict: SUPER PUG is a charming and engaging new early chapter book that is great for budding independent readers with compelling characters, fast-paced plot, and fun illustrations.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
September 30, 2025
This rating is based on my son's enjoyment of the book.
Little guy bought this at the Scholastic Book Fair at his school. I like that you don't necessarily seem to have to read them in order, which is good, since we have books 11-13 now. Each one bought at the book fair.
He really enjoys Bub the Pug's adventures, and in this one, he really liked how Bub was a superhero when it came to fire safety.
I enjoyed the quality time of reading it to him at bedtime.
Little guy bought this at the Scholastic Book Fair at his school. I like that you don't necessarily seem to have to read them in order, which is good, since we have books 11-13 now. Each one bought at the book fair.
He really enjoys Bub the Pug's adventures, and in this one, he really liked how Bub was a superhero when it came to fire safety.
I enjoyed the quality time of reading it to him at bedtime.
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