The Abandoned Puppy

Animal Stories #23

by Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (Illustrator)

A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author, Holly Webb. The Abandoned Puppy is the 23rd book in Holly Webb's Animal Stories series, a must for any puppy loving, Holly Webb fan. Zoe is thrilled to be helping out at her Auntie Jo's animal shelter over the Easter holidays. But she doesn't expect to come across a box on the steps of the shelter containing three tiny abandoned puppies. It's touch and go for the littlest pup, whom Zoe names Cookie. Over the next few weeks, Zoe takes special care of Cookie and a close bond is formed between the two of them. But how will Zoe cope when it comes for the puppies to be rehomed?

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Fiction

128 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats.

Reviews

[Sheri]

Zoe has always longed for a dog of her own, but realizes that her home may not be ideal for a lively dog. Lucky for her, her Aunt Jo works at an animal recue and allows Zoe to help care for the animals. When three abandoned puppies are found on the doorstep, Zoe's compassionate nature makes her the ideal helper to nurse these tiny pups back to health. She soon forms a special connection with the smallest puppy, Cookie, but she must overcome her jealousy and allow Cookie to find a loving home with someone else.

A sad start to this tale, but the loving comfort and care given to the abandoned puppies brings about a happy ending. A heartening reminder of the kindhearted who are always ready and willing to love and nurture those who need it the most.

[Aga]

Bardzo wzruszająca książka. Przeczytałam ją jako dziecko i mimo tego, że minęło już kilka lat to dalej pamiętam emocje jakie towarzyszyły mi przy jej czytaniu ❤️ Piękny i bardzo wartościowy przekaz 💖

[Ewan Beaumont]

Amazing book

It was very good and I liked it because it was very good and I could put a picture of the scene in my head

[Ugnė Lukošienė]

Puiki knygelė !!!

[Alana Robinson]

I think she was so cute, and by the way I mean the puppy was cute.

[Riana și Cărțile]

Is a really amazing

[Jaklin Lindberg]

Good information about dogs that's given in conversation between people. Lots of girl whiney drama. Woah is me.

[Efox]

So, we really liked The Mystery Kitten, and I assumed that my pet loving kid would be just as into this one, but it wasn't as intriguing. The puppies are left at an animal shelter, where Zoe is helping her Aunt out. She bonds with one of the puppies, but is having a hard time accepting their inevitable move to a permanent home - one she's sure won't be hers as her sister doesn't like dogs and her mom thinks they don't have time for one.

Zoe's angst about not getting to keep the pup is pretty all consuming and it really spoils most of the middle of the book. I think that's why we ultimately didn't enjoy it as much. Overall, not bad, but not great. Everything does work out in the end.

[Marlee]

Rather a disappointment. My daughter was excited about this book because we have a puppy named Cookie. However, she found it difficult to understand and empathize with the main character in the book. I often find these books rather silly but usually my animal-loving daughter enjoys them.

[Rachael]

Awh so cute. 3 abandoned puppy at a rescue centre.

[Sylwia]

Mega sentyment cudowna🤎🐕

[Zachary Tang]

Amazing 🤩!
Zoe found 3 little puppies and made them back to normal.🤓

[pxtlouisa]

I only read this book because my grandma got these for me when I was a kid (I have about 9) but it was okay

[Lucky]

Cute animal shelter/rescue story! I liked the portrayal of the adults in this story. They are shown as caring, attentive, responsible people, which I really appreciate in a kid’s story.

[Paulina]

pamiętam że to była pierwsza książka zaopiekuj się mną i ona była mega goated

[Ewa Koziarska]

Bardzo sympatyczna opowieść.

[Charlotte]

Zoe’s aunt works at an animal shelter, and Zoe gets to help! One day upon arrival at the shelter, Zoe and her Aunt find a box of abandoned puppies. They are cold and starving and lonely, but Luckily, Zoe is there to help. But when she falls in love with the littlest puppy, Cookie, Zoe doesn’t know if she can say goodbye when Cookie gets adopted. Cute story! Recommend for dog lovers like Zoe.

[Summer Reading]

This was very cute. And although I haven't been a kid in a long time, the ending made me cry happy tears. :)

[Zuzu]

Good

[Akacia]

A bit sad, but I liked how everything played out.

[Mery]

the picture at the end of the book is cute

[Emily]

A really solid primary reader with nice characters and a happy ending. Engaging for animal lovers with cute art.