Riley

Puppy Pals

by Susan Hughes

Kat and her BFF Maya love playing with the puppies at her aunt Jenn's grooming business, Tails Up! The girls know that every dog has their own special personality...and problems. Luckily, Kat and Maya are always there to help a puppy in need!

When a sweet golden retriever puppy named Riley is boarded at Tails Up! Kat and Maya couldn't be more excited. Riley is supersweet and friendly. But when a girl named Grace shows up in Kat's class, she finds herself wishing Grace was as easy to get along with as Riley. Kat is disappointed to find herself paired up with Grace, who can't seem to get that mean look off her face. But is Grace unkind, or is she just lonely? Maybe Riley can help Kat figure it out!

Genres: Ebooks

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2016

About the author

Susan Hughes is an award-winning writer of over 30 children's books. She is also a freelance editor and story coach. For more information about Susan's writing process and editing services, or to contact her, refer to her website, which is www.susanhughes.ca.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book that dog-loving kids will enjoy

[Joelle Gibson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book to read with my 7 year old. The characters seem like nice, responsible kids, which made the read overall a "nice experience".

[Cristian Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So this girl decides to pick a puppy that puppy in a golden Retriever
The puppy was so cute

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute early chapter book in the "Puppy Pals" series. It is a series definitely geared to young girls. The main characters are Kat and her best friend Maya. They are puppy freaks, although neither of them has a dog of their own. They have been in the same class at school every year until this one.

When a new girl shows up in Kat's class, her teacher asks her to sit beside her. Kat has already formed an opinion of her just watching her facial expressions and decides she does not like her. When she tells Maya, Grace, overhears her. Kat is not happy about having to sit beside Grace, but she feels bad about saying she does not like her. When Kat and Maya take Riley, the dog that is being boarded at her aunt's kennel, to the park she sees Grace alone in the park reading looking very sad. Should she ask Grace to be her friend? Will she invite her to go with them to the kennel to see the dogs?

There are some cute black and white illustrations in the book that add to the story. This is a series that little girls, especially those that love animals (dogs in particular) will enjoy. Short simple chapters will keep them interested. A good book for late primary, early junior classrooms as well as elementary school libraries.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in return for an honest and unbiased review.