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PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First: An adorable graphic novel series about friendship and pets perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club
An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets, and perfect for 8+ fans of Roller Girl and Lottie Brooks!
The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby’s parents have FINALLY bought her a phone, but when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous.
Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful her family is being evicted! And although their new home is nice, it’s also all the way across town. Reluctant to give change a chance, Priya resorts to long bus rides to her old school and her PAWS gang.
But when a big snow storm hits, the girls find themselves on the verge of a doggy crisis. With Gabby distracted and Priya stretched thin, will they be able to overcome their challenges, or could this mean the end for PAWS?
"It’s fantastic, it’s cute, it’s drawn and colored gorgeously, and I think it’s going to win a lot of fans. PAWS is here to stay!" - Bryan Lee O’Malley, #1 New York Times bestseller and Eisner award-winning creator of the Scott Pilgrim series
""Reminiscent of Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club, this series starter will be a surefire hit with Raina Telgemeier fans and any reader seeking a solid friendship story. Laugh-out-loud funny and full of heart." - School Library Journal, starred review
The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby’s parents have FINALLY bought her a phone, but when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous.
Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful her family is being evicted! And although their new home is nice, it’s also all the way across town. Reluctant to give change a chance, Priya resorts to long bus rides to her old school and her PAWS gang.
But when a big snow storm hits, the girls find themselves on the verge of a doggy crisis. With Gabby distracted and Priya stretched thin, will they be able to overcome their challenges, or could this mean the end for PAWS?
"It’s fantastic, it’s cute, it’s drawn and colored gorgeously, and I think it’s going to win a lot of fans. PAWS is here to stay!" - Bryan Lee O’Malley, #1 New York Times bestseller and Eisner award-winning creator of the Scott Pilgrim series
""Reminiscent of Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club, this series starter will be a surefire hit with Raina Telgemeier fans and any reader seeking a solid friendship story. Laugh-out-loud funny and full of heart." - School Library Journal, starred review
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January 21, 2024
Priya Puts Herself First is the third installment in the PAWS series of graphic novels.
PAWS is a group of girls (Pretty Awesome WalkerS) who walk dogs in their neighborhood after school. In Priya Puts Herself First, Priya’s family is evicted from the home they are renting and she has to move to a new neighborhood and potentially a new school. Along with Priya moving, the graphic novel also tackles appropriate cell phone and social media use as well as neighborhood accessibility for wheelchairs, assistive walkers, etc. The novel includes many instances of incidental representation – the girls discuss Diwali and religion, multi-racial couples are featured, one of the main characters is in a wheelchair, and the school principal starts an assembly by acknowledging the indigenous nations whose land they have built on.
The PAWS series is great for readers who enjoy The Babysitter’s Club and the Cupcake Diaries. -Diana F.
PAWS is a group of girls (Pretty Awesome WalkerS) who walk dogs in their neighborhood after school. In Priya Puts Herself First, Priya’s family is evicted from the home they are renting and she has to move to a new neighborhood and potentially a new school. Along with Priya moving, the graphic novel also tackles appropriate cell phone and social media use as well as neighborhood accessibility for wheelchairs, assistive walkers, etc. The novel includes many instances of incidental representation – the girls discuss Diwali and religion, multi-racial couples are featured, one of the main characters is in a wheelchair, and the school principal starts an assembly by acknowledging the indigenous nations whose land they have built on.
The PAWS series is great for readers who enjoy The Babysitter’s Club and the Cupcake Diaries. -Diana F.
November 6, 2023
Another total WIN!
Absolutely adore this series.
I love it because it’s kid-friendly & wholesome, it tackles some real-life issues, and the resolutions are always so great & teach a good lesson.
Loveeeeeee these characters- they’re all diverse in their backgrounds, their faiths, their abilities, their talents, their likes & dislikes, etc etc etc. but yet they’ve bonded together as friends, and stick together through some tough situations.
A few big mentions-
Character in a wheelchair & her friends advocate for accessibility (during a snow storm, when sidewalks aren’t cleared for those who need it)
Character who is evicted because the landlords want to raise the rent, and need to find a new home.
Discussions about immigrant families coming here with a degree as a doctor, but needs to work in a variety of jobs before his credentials are recognized.
The land acknowledgment spoken at an assembly, recognizing the Indigenous lands the school resides on.
ALL done in such an authentic way, and providing opportunities for readers to learn & spark conversations.
Also. Just a great story.
Can you tell I love this series!?
Absolutely adore this series.
I love it because it’s kid-friendly & wholesome, it tackles some real-life issues, and the resolutions are always so great & teach a good lesson.
Loveeeeeee these characters- they’re all diverse in their backgrounds, their faiths, their abilities, their talents, their likes & dislikes, etc etc etc. but yet they’ve bonded together as friends, and stick together through some tough situations.
A few big mentions-
Character in a wheelchair & her friends advocate for accessibility (during a snow storm, when sidewalks aren’t cleared for those who need it)
Character who is evicted because the landlords want to raise the rent, and need to find a new home.
Discussions about immigrant families coming here with a degree as a doctor, but needs to work in a variety of jobs before his credentials are recognized.
The land acknowledgment spoken at an assembly, recognizing the Indigenous lands the school resides on.
ALL done in such an authentic way, and providing opportunities for readers to learn & spark conversations.
Also. Just a great story.
Can you tell I love this series!?
March 3, 2024
Kuonokamut pitää tasonsa ja tuo jokaisen henkilön kautta jotain uutta niin tarinaan itseensä kuin sarjan maailmankuvaankin. Moninaisuus, ruskea tyttöys, oman kulttuurin arvostus ja muuttaminen uuteen paikkaan yhdistyvät koiratouhuihin välillä riipaisevallakin tavalla. Tunnepohdintaa ja ratkaisukeskeistä ongelmatiikkaa kera hännänheilutusten.
January 5, 2024
PAWS continues to be an excellent friendship series for fans of the graphic novel versions of The Baby-Sitters Club and Cupcake Diaries, with the benefit of having been made for the format. This one was less puppy-centric than the other volumes but covered an excellent topic that usually doesn't get resolved so realistically. Usually stories about kids spreading themselves too thin involve anxiety-inducing over-promising and being in two places at once. This one: the horror of commuting by bus in a city that shuts down when it snows every year. It was nice to see a problem that was really beyond the control of Priya except to decide to stop trying to make it work. I think this series strikes a great balance between creating a story that is exciting while staying realistic to kids' actual experiences. Can't wait to see what Priya gets up to with her new neighbours in the next one.
February 4, 2024
Another authentic book about children experiencing changes. I love the book title because it perfectly summarizes what happened in this series. Priya, having to move, had to decide between keeping up with her old life routines or choosing to let go of her past and start anew. It was a tough battle, as even adults have trouble letting go of their past (speaking from my experience, to be honest), so seeing Priya do that and being maturely ok with the new changes is shocking to me.
Naturally, I feel like people would get annoyed at Gabby. She really was one of those characters that you can't stand; she was selfish and ignorant about the entire situation with Priya, even down to the very end when she was supposed to take one of the dogs to the vet and she assumed that Priya would do it even though Priya lives on the other side of town now. I was actually quite surprised that the author didn't make Priya super mad when she showed up at Gabby's house later; I would honestly be so angry and annoyed and might be even angry enough to lose Gabby as a friend because of how self-centered and selfish Gabby was the entire time.
I also appreciate the author mentioning phone addictions. It's rare to see this as to children, it could just be something that you do when you get your very own phone for the first time, but having a phone obsession is an actual thing. This is probably not the author's intention, but I also love that they included how being obsessed with social media and becoming oblivious to reality can really affect friendships and other relationships you already have over trying to get the most number of likes or being famous on social media.
Overall, I would recommend this book to children as it really teaches children how to deal with changes, and how it is important to take care of one’s self. Being considerate of others is fine, but at the end of the day, taking care of yourself is the most important.
Naturally, I feel like people would get annoyed at Gabby. She really was one of those characters that you can't stand; she was selfish and ignorant about the entire situation with Priya, even down to the very end when she was supposed to take one of the dogs to the vet and she assumed that Priya would do it even though Priya lives on the other side of town now. I was actually quite surprised that the author didn't make Priya super mad when she showed up at Gabby's house later; I would honestly be so angry and annoyed and might be even angry enough to lose Gabby as a friend because of how self-centered and selfish Gabby was the entire time.
I also appreciate the author mentioning phone addictions. It's rare to see this as to children, it could just be something that you do when you get your very own phone for the first time, but having a phone obsession is an actual thing. This is probably not the author's intention, but I also love that they included how being obsessed with social media and becoming oblivious to reality can really affect friendships and other relationships you already have over trying to get the most number of likes or being famous on social media.
Overall, I would recommend this book to children as it really teaches children how to deal with changes, and how it is important to take care of one’s self. Being considerate of others is fine, but at the end of the day, taking care of yourself is the most important.
December 20, 2023
Super cute and wholesome.
October 21, 2023
100/100 stars
This is everything I want for a middle-grade series. It’s like the ultimate Baby-Sitters Club, but with amazing representation and dogs instead of kids. The artwork is stunning. I am so happy I found this series and will read all of them. I understand I am not the target audience, but it is genuinely so good that I have a blast reading the stories anyway. I am already waiting for book four!
This is everything I want for a middle-grade series. It’s like the ultimate Baby-Sitters Club, but with amazing representation and dogs instead of kids. The artwork is stunning. I am so happy I found this series and will read all of them. I understand I am not the target audience, but it is genuinely so good that I have a blast reading the stories anyway. I am already waiting for book four!
October 2, 2025
The holiday season is coming. Some of the PAWS girls are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Priya’s family doesn’t celebrate as much since they are Hindu, but the holidays are the least of her concern right now because their landlord is canceling their lease and they suddenly have to move. Gabby gets a phone for Christmas and starts to get a bit obsessed with boosting the PAWS social media presence. She’s so absorbed in that, she doesn’t see how Priya’s move across town and hard work to keep going to the same school and stay involved in sports and PAWS is really wearing on her. As the snow starts to fall things come to a head as Hazel can’t help with the dog walking due to walkways not cleared, Mindy catches a winter cold, Priya’s commute from her new home gets utterly ridiculous, and Gabby’s obsession finally gets addressed.
There were some really great issues addressed in this volume of PAWS that middle grade readers need to learn vicariously so they can hopefully avoid similar pitfalls. Gabby’s obsession with the phone and getting likes is extremely relatable and highlights some of the lesser but still serious dangers of social media at such a young age (and one of the reasons our school has a no phone policy for that grade at school). Priya is learning that it is impossible to do it all, and there are definite times when you need to set boundaries in time and schedule for your own good. Change is hard but it can be good. It also shows that moves don’t have to mean the end of friendships, just changes in them. And then Hazel’s problems in the snow help readers understand why it is important to clear walkways for people with mobility issues. So lots of great messages for the target audience wrapped up in a very appealing package with lots of cute animals sprinkled in, and that contemporary graphic novel wrapping kids just can’t get enough of.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: There’s a fall which results in an injured knee (some blood shown).
Ethnic diversity: Gabby is mixed Asian (Taiwanese???) Canadian and white Canadian, Mindy is Korean Canadian, Priya is Asian Indian Canadian, and Hazel is white Canadian.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified
Other: Hazel is in a wheel chair and doesn’t let that stop her, but realistic challenges she faces because of that are brought up (like getting around in snow).
There were some really great issues addressed in this volume of PAWS that middle grade readers need to learn vicariously so they can hopefully avoid similar pitfalls. Gabby’s obsession with the phone and getting likes is extremely relatable and highlights some of the lesser but still serious dangers of social media at such a young age (and one of the reasons our school has a no phone policy for that grade at school). Priya is learning that it is impossible to do it all, and there are definite times when you need to set boundaries in time and schedule for your own good. Change is hard but it can be good. It also shows that moves don’t have to mean the end of friendships, just changes in them. And then Hazel’s problems in the snow help readers understand why it is important to clear walkways for people with mobility issues. So lots of great messages for the target audience wrapped up in a very appealing package with lots of cute animals sprinkled in, and that contemporary graphic novel wrapping kids just can’t get enough of.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: There’s a fall which results in an injured knee (some blood shown).
Ethnic diversity: Gabby is mixed Asian (Taiwanese???) Canadian and white Canadian, Mindy is Korean Canadian, Priya is Asian Indian Canadian, and Hazel is white Canadian.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified
Other: Hazel is in a wheel chair and doesn’t let that stop her, but realistic challenges she faces because of that are brought up (like getting around in snow).
July 28, 2024
A fun series, read in order (this is book 3) and just enjoy growing up in a modern way with an old school feeling.
December 27, 2023
Slow going this Christmas because so many things to do. But that's the same as every year I guess. All that to day that the speed with which I read this one has nothing to do with whether I liked it or not. I found this a good addition to the series overall and it handled the idea of moving away from your friends to a new area in a sensitive and interesting way. PAWS was less the focus here than Priya herself, and that's ok, because you can only do so much with dog walking services as a focus for your books.
The artwork is, as always, bright and sharp. Consistent with the other books. Some good life lessons and a good read for anyone looking for a fun graphic novel for elementary and middle schoolers. Although my 20+ year old also likes to read these ....
I would put it in the same category as the Crush series.
The artwork is, as always, bright and sharp. Consistent with the other books. Some good life lessons and a good read for anyone looking for a fun graphic novel for elementary and middle schoolers. Although my 20+ year old also likes to read these ....
I would put it in the same category as the Crush series.
January 2, 2024
Great series! ⭐️
Enough conflict to keep it interesting, but lots of feel-good moments about friendship and family as well.
Enough conflict to keep it interesting, but lots of feel-good moments about friendship and family as well.
July 22, 2023
A wonderful higher elementary graphic novel series that discuss topics our students are facing today. Learning about different cultures, technology addiction, social media pressures, life decisions, and even learning how to talk to your friends face to face. But, this is all done with a fun look at friends who have a dog walking business.
July 13, 2023
E ARC Provided by Edelweiss Plus
The girls of PAWS are excited for winter break, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, but there are some problems. Priya's family is losing the house they are renting, since the landlord wants to renovate it. It's hard to find a house that suits their needs at a decent price, but they finally find one a distance from their current location. Priya will be able to still attend Bronte, but it now takes her an hour on the bus. For Christmas, Gabby has gotten a phone, and has become obsessed with posting on the PAWS social media account. When one post gets a lot of views and likes, she starts insisting that the other dog walkers keep up with quality content. Since Priya is already spread thin with getting to school, playing sports, and getting settled in her new school, she isn't happy. When there is a big snow, PAWS runs in to trouble getting one client to the vet. Hazel can't go because no one has cleared the walks, and Priya gets stuck on a bus. She tries to walk there, but falls. One of the dads comes to the rescue, and meets Priya on his way back. The girls decide that they have to figure out a better way to get everything done. The social media account is scaled back, but used for things like a PSA telling people to shovel their walks because it's the law. Priya realizes that she needs to start doing things in her new neighborhood, and even sets up a branch of PAWS with new neighbors Simran and Kiara.
Strengths: Ah, smart phones. How they have ruined society. Alarmed that children aren't reading as much? Take away their smart phones and watch these numbers change! Gabby's excitement over getting a phone and her descent into the madness of phone addiction is realistically done. Priya's family's move was also realistic, and it was nice that they were able to find a house they liked in a neighborhood they enjoyed. The dog walking business has some troubles, but takes a back seat to the social media posting. The chaos of the snow day was intriguing; my students will enjoy seeing what it would be like to have a snow day in a city. The parents are around just enough to be supportive and sometimes annoying, which is perfect. The illustrations are bright and appealing, so much so that this series is one that my male readers will pick up even though there are girls on the cover, although it's still hard to get them to read The Baby-Sitters' Club or Absolutely Nat.
Weaknesses: I had trouble telling the characters apart in this book. I don't remember that being an issue in the previous books, so maybe I'm just having an off day. Also, I didn't understand why Gabby's folks didn't take her phone away a lot sooner. Did love that they had it shut down during the school day!
What I really think: Middle schoolers should not have smart phones. If security is an issue, a flip phone does the job just as well. Oh, about the book? This is a good sequel to Gabby Gets it Together and Mindy Makes Some Space. It's always interesting to see how literary characters balance school and activities, and the issue of moving across town is rarely seen in middle grade literature, but does happen more often in real life than moving to another state. I thought it was especially interesting that Priya tried to stay at her school and do her activities, but when it proved untenable, transitioned to her new neighborhood and made new friends while still keeping in contact with her original PAWS group.
The girls of PAWS are excited for winter break, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, but there are some problems. Priya's family is losing the house they are renting, since the landlord wants to renovate it. It's hard to find a house that suits their needs at a decent price, but they finally find one a distance from their current location. Priya will be able to still attend Bronte, but it now takes her an hour on the bus. For Christmas, Gabby has gotten a phone, and has become obsessed with posting on the PAWS social media account. When one post gets a lot of views and likes, she starts insisting that the other dog walkers keep up with quality content. Since Priya is already spread thin with getting to school, playing sports, and getting settled in her new school, she isn't happy. When there is a big snow, PAWS runs in to trouble getting one client to the vet. Hazel can't go because no one has cleared the walks, and Priya gets stuck on a bus. She tries to walk there, but falls. One of the dads comes to the rescue, and meets Priya on his way back. The girls decide that they have to figure out a better way to get everything done. The social media account is scaled back, but used for things like a PSA telling people to shovel their walks because it's the law. Priya realizes that she needs to start doing things in her new neighborhood, and even sets up a branch of PAWS with new neighbors Simran and Kiara.
Strengths: Ah, smart phones. How they have ruined society. Alarmed that children aren't reading as much? Take away their smart phones and watch these numbers change! Gabby's excitement over getting a phone and her descent into the madness of phone addiction is realistically done. Priya's family's move was also realistic, and it was nice that they were able to find a house they liked in a neighborhood they enjoyed. The dog walking business has some troubles, but takes a back seat to the social media posting. The chaos of the snow day was intriguing; my students will enjoy seeing what it would be like to have a snow day in a city. The parents are around just enough to be supportive and sometimes annoying, which is perfect. The illustrations are bright and appealing, so much so that this series is one that my male readers will pick up even though there are girls on the cover, although it's still hard to get them to read The Baby-Sitters' Club or Absolutely Nat.
Weaknesses: I had trouble telling the characters apart in this book. I don't remember that being an issue in the previous books, so maybe I'm just having an off day. Also, I didn't understand why Gabby's folks didn't take her phone away a lot sooner. Did love that they had it shut down during the school day!
What I really think: Middle schoolers should not have smart phones. If security is an issue, a flip phone does the job just as well. Oh, about the book? This is a good sequel to Gabby Gets it Together and Mindy Makes Some Space. It's always interesting to see how literary characters balance school and activities, and the issue of moving across town is rarely seen in middle grade literature, but does happen more often in real life than moving to another state. I thought it was especially interesting that Priya tried to stay at her school and do her activities, but when it proved untenable, transitioned to her new neighborhood and made new friends while still keeping in contact with her original PAWS group.
February 5, 2025
I neglected to review the first two books, so I've forgotten why Mindy has two colours of hair like Todoroki (if this was ever revealed or if it's just a quirky way to distinguish the characters a little more), but apparently She Just Does in this one, despite having different hair in the prior books.
Other than that, this is another fun story about a group of friends and their job of walking dogs in place of the pets they aren't allowed to have themselves!
...well, no, it's actually NOT a fun story—Priya's family is suddenly evicted on short notice, and they end up moving far enough away that it threatens Priya's ability to keep her old life and old friends at her old school, rather than going to a new one closer to her new house. In the meantime, Gabby becomes OBSESSED with Internet Clout, despite having restricted phone use—another sure-fire source of stress, for less benefit!
The way the story pans out probably hits home for a lot of young overachievers in particular, who find themselves jugging a lot of different things and struggling to keep them all in the air. Yet the way everything turns out is not only for the best, but a good lesson in "having it all" and how to make the best decisions for yourself, especially against forces beyond your control. Also, change can lead to good things, when you stop focusing on all the bad things about it!
Definite recommend for animal lovers but also overachievers!
Other than that, this is another fun story about a group of friends and their job of walking dogs in place of the pets they aren't allowed to have themselves!
...well, no, it's actually NOT a fun story—Priya's family is suddenly evicted on short notice, and they end up moving far enough away that it threatens Priya's ability to keep her old life and old friends at her old school, rather than going to a new one closer to her new house. In the meantime, Gabby becomes OBSESSED with Internet Clout, despite having restricted phone use—another sure-fire source of stress, for less benefit!
The way the story pans out probably hits home for a lot of young overachievers in particular, who find themselves jugging a lot of different things and struggling to keep them all in the air. Yet the way everything turns out is not only for the best, but a good lesson in "having it all" and how to make the best decisions for yourself, especially against forces beyond your control. Also, change can lead to good things, when you stop focusing on all the bad things about it!
Definite recommend for animal lovers but also overachievers!
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Four stars.
This is the third book of the series. In this instalment, Priya's family faces eviction, forcing them to move far from her friends and old school. She initially struggles with the change, trying to maintain her old life, but eventually learns to embrace the new and find balance, all while dealing with her friend Gabby's obsession with internet fame.
This is my favourite of the series so far. There were lots of good things about this book. After moving, Priya initially resists the change, trying to maintain her old life and friendships, leading to long bus rides and a sense of displacement. She finds it incredibly hard to be away from her friends, from PAWS and from all the sports and activities she used to compete in at her old school. As anyone would really. She feels so isolated and lonely. Whilst all of this is happening and Priya is trying to manage, a major snowstorm hits, creating a doggy crisis for the PAWS team, putting their ability to work together to the test. I enjoy the way that Priya has to realistically work through her feelings. She feels low and tries some different things, some which work and some that don’t - and then she comes to the conclusion that she can let go of some things and still hold onto others.
What ends up working for Priya is that she eventually ends up exploring the importance of self-care, and she learns to prioritise her own needs and well-being, while also maintaining her friendships at the same time. As I said, she realises that she can do both and be happy. I really liked the way this was handled in this book. The other two had themes that I did have slight problems with how they were handled. This one I thought was great. When my kids are a bit older this one at least will be good for them to read and learn from. They will all create a good space for discussion too, about feelings and friendships and change and lots of different things. Overall, I was impressed with this addition to the PAWS series.
Four stars.
This is the third book of the series. In this instalment, Priya's family faces eviction, forcing them to move far from her friends and old school. She initially struggles with the change, trying to maintain her old life, but eventually learns to embrace the new and find balance, all while dealing with her friend Gabby's obsession with internet fame.
This is my favourite of the series so far. There were lots of good things about this book. After moving, Priya initially resists the change, trying to maintain her old life and friendships, leading to long bus rides and a sense of displacement. She finds it incredibly hard to be away from her friends, from PAWS and from all the sports and activities she used to compete in at her old school. As anyone would really. She feels so isolated and lonely. Whilst all of this is happening and Priya is trying to manage, a major snowstorm hits, creating a doggy crisis for the PAWS team, putting their ability to work together to the test. I enjoy the way that Priya has to realistically work through her feelings. She feels low and tries some different things, some which work and some that don’t - and then she comes to the conclusion that she can let go of some things and still hold onto others.
What ends up working for Priya is that she eventually ends up exploring the importance of self-care, and she learns to prioritise her own needs and well-being, while also maintaining her friendships at the same time. As I said, she realises that she can do both and be happy. I really liked the way this was handled in this book. The other two had themes that I did have slight problems with how they were handled. This one I thought was great. When my kids are a bit older this one at least will be good for them to read and learn from. They will all create a good space for discussion too, about feelings and friendships and change and lots of different things. Overall, I was impressed with this addition to the PAWS series.
January 17, 2026
¡Qué maravilla de libro y de historia!
En este libro nos encontramos con una historia juvenil narrada en forma de cómic.
En lo relativo a la temática, en ella se abordan temas como las adicciones a las redes sociales, la crisis de la vivienda, la amistad y el amor por los animales. Así, en este libro conoceremos a Meli, Gabi, Hazel y Priya, cuatro amigas que se dedican a pasear a perros en sus ratos libres bajo el nombre de Patas. Esta afición cambiará un poco cuando una de ellas se obsesione por que las publicaciones de Patas tengan más relevancia en las redes sociales. Pero si habrá algo que cambie mucho más el día a día de estas cuatro amigas, eso será que Priya se tenga que mudar de casa porque a sus padres los han desahuciado y se tienen que trasladas a un barrio muy alejado del que hasta ahora vivían. Ese cambio hará que Priya se vea en serias dificultades para mantener su vida anterior.
En cuanto a las ilustraciones, son maravillosas: muy expresivas y a todo color. La historia en sí es buena, pero las ilustraciones son de otro nivel.
En definitiva, no puedo hacer otra cosa más que recomendarlo. Acabo de descubrir esta colección y ya estoy deseando leer los dos libros anteriores.
En este libro nos encontramos con una historia juvenil narrada en forma de cómic.
En lo relativo a la temática, en ella se abordan temas como las adicciones a las redes sociales, la crisis de la vivienda, la amistad y el amor por los animales. Así, en este libro conoceremos a Meli, Gabi, Hazel y Priya, cuatro amigas que se dedican a pasear a perros en sus ratos libres bajo el nombre de Patas. Esta afición cambiará un poco cuando una de ellas se obsesione por que las publicaciones de Patas tengan más relevancia en las redes sociales. Pero si habrá algo que cambie mucho más el día a día de estas cuatro amigas, eso será que Priya se tenga que mudar de casa porque a sus padres los han desahuciado y se tienen que trasladas a un barrio muy alejado del que hasta ahora vivían. Ese cambio hará que Priya se vea en serias dificultades para mantener su vida anterior.
En cuanto a las ilustraciones, son maravillosas: muy expresivas y a todo color. La historia en sí es buena, pero las ilustraciones son de otro nivel.
En definitiva, no puedo hacer otra cosa más que recomendarlo. Acabo de descubrir esta colección y ya estoy deseando leer los dos libros anteriores.
August 31, 2023
Graphic Novel
I received an electronic ARC from Razorbill through Edelweiss+.
The PAWS friends are back and a couple of them have difficult lessons to learn. Gabby gets a phone for the first time and it takes over her life; Priya's family has to move and she struggles to travel across town to get to school, sports practices, etc. I appreciate how Fairbairn lets readers process what happens and how changes have to take place for life to become healthy again. Throughout the story, the behaviors are shared, other characters react, and readers can think about what they would do. They will connect to the life changes and grieve for those changes too. Looking forward to this series continuing so we can see how they maintain their friendships and business.
I received an electronic ARC from Razorbill through Edelweiss+.
The PAWS friends are back and a couple of them have difficult lessons to learn. Gabby gets a phone for the first time and it takes over her life; Priya's family has to move and she struggles to travel across town to get to school, sports practices, etc. I appreciate how Fairbairn lets readers process what happens and how changes have to take place for life to become healthy again. Throughout the story, the behaviors are shared, other characters react, and readers can think about what they would do. They will connect to the life changes and grieve for those changes too. Looking forward to this series continuing so we can see how they maintain their friendships and business.
July 5, 2024
This is quickly becoming a new favorite graphic novel series. This one is about Priya. She lives with her mom and dad she is a first generation American. Her dad was a doctor in India but has a hard time getting a reliable job in America. Her family gets evicted and has to move across town and that means moving schools, etc. She does not want to move schools, so she takes public transport and does everything she can to make it work, but she's late for class, late for dinner, skipping practices, etc. She's burning the candle at both ends and eventually realizes she just can't do it. Her friends are super supportive and they make it work through texting and weekend visits. I hope that continues through the future books!
January 12, 2025
My daughter and I enjoyed this third book in a middle grade graphic novel series about a group of friends who start a dog walking club. This one centers on Priya, an Indian Canadian girl who is very active in school sports. This has always made it a bit hard for her to participate in PAWS, but she loves her friends so much. However, things get even harder when her family moves. If she remains at Bronte Elementary, she has to take the bus, which takes an hour or more. This makes it extremely difficult to get to all her stuff. Meanwhile, Gabby has gotten a phone and become obsessed with social media, and keeps pressuring Priya to make better posts.
I like the friend dynamics, and the complicated choices. It's a fun series.
I like the friend dynamics, and the complicated choices. It's a fun series.
January 31, 2024
3 stars (I liked it)
Definitely going to appeal to kids who like the baby-sitters club graphic novels. This book has a lot going on. Priya's family is forced to move and she tries to keep life the same (same school, PAWS, etc.) but getting to those places and back home becomes cumbersome and she realizes she is doing too much. Gabby gets a phone and becomes like the most annoying person in the world...
There is definitely a message about social media/screen time and, while it is appreciated, it was a bit heavy handed for me.
Definitely going to appeal to kids who like the baby-sitters club graphic novels. This book has a lot going on. Priya's family is forced to move and she tries to keep life the same (same school, PAWS, etc.) but getting to those places and back home becomes cumbersome and she realizes she is doing too much. Gabby gets a phone and becomes like the most annoying person in the world...
There is definitely a message about social media/screen time and, while it is appreciated, it was a bit heavy handed for me.
May 10, 2024
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It's awesome for this kind in this world to do the whole time of a day for us and not even have an opinion and a little too late and then they don't even need that and I can just get out and get them all that much better for you?! Edit? It doesn't have much sense but you can't find anything wrong and Prime does have any kind that a bit much more pics or pics! Also! You don't see what they can be with? You could get some
February 2, 2024
Lydia and Layla both read this book and enjoyed it.
I personally have really enjoyed the PAWS series and find that these stories relate to children’s issues in real time.
This one is probably my favorite one so far and is perfectly timed for the New Year when lots of changes do happen. Some by choice and some that we might just have to accept.
I would highly recommend this graphic novel to all PAWS fans but especially older elementary readers and all middle grade readers.
I personally have really enjoyed the PAWS series and find that these stories relate to children’s issues in real time.
This one is probably my favorite one so far and is perfectly timed for the New Year when lots of changes do happen. Some by choice and some that we might just have to accept.
I would highly recommend this graphic novel to all PAWS fans but especially older elementary readers and all middle grade readers.
December 30, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up for another cute PAWS book that is perfect for an elementary aged reader.
PAWS by Nathan Fairbairn is a fun series for animal lovers. A group of friends have a dog walking business and some other challenges they have to overcome.
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Paws: Priya Puts Herself First is the 3rd book in the series (1 & 2 are so good) and the 4th comes out next year.
Thank you @penguinkids for sharing this one w us. We 🩵 it!
PAWS by Nathan Fairbairn is a fun series for animal lovers. A group of friends have a dog walking business and some other challenges they have to overcome.
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Paws: Priya Puts Herself First is the 3rd book in the series (1 & 2 are so good) and the 4th comes out next year.
Thank you @penguinkids for sharing this one w us. We 🩵 it!
December 13, 2023
This series just doesn't miss!
It always delivers on lovable characters, doggies, and artwork. Priya learns the lesson of knowing when to advocate for yourself. In the background, one of the PAWS girls gets obsessed with social media.
For me, this is becoming this generation's Babysitter's Club with the group expanding.
It always delivers on lovable characters, doggies, and artwork. Priya learns the lesson of knowing when to advocate for yourself. In the background, one of the PAWS girls gets obsessed with social media.
For me, this is becoming this generation's Babysitter's Club with the group expanding.
December 30, 2024
I'll be honest, I didn't remember anything from the previous books in the series. But this was so cute that it didn't really matter. The art and colouring was fantastic, and I loved the story - it felt very real, like why Priya's family had to move, and the troubles Hazel had with the snow. Highly enjoyable!
February 4, 2024
I extremely enjoyed this book! This book is a realistic fiction type, but it is the best one I’ve ever read! I think that this book is the best out of the other 2, and I strongly recommend reading it:)
December 19, 2024
PAWS are a group of girls who walk dogs after school. Priya must move and leave her school zone, but is determined to stick with her old friends. Gabby gets a cell phone for Christmas and quickly becomes annoyingly obsessed.
January 20, 2025
This reminds me of The Baby-Sitters Club in the same way that the girls are friends, but sometimes business ends up driving them apart. I also like that this ended with Priya accepting change, but not letting it keep her from what she loves.
November 18, 2023
Favorite so far
December 10, 2023
these keep being sturdy socio emotional with depth, kudos
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