The Puppy Who Ran Away

Animal Stories #48

by Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (Illustrator)

Isabella is nervous about moving in with her mum’s new husband and his son, Sam. Then she finds out that Sam has just got a gorgeous new puppy. She can’t wait to play with Honey and take her on lots of long walks!

When Sam goes to visit his mum, Isabella is left in charge of looking after Honey. Isabella organizes a videocall with Sam as she can tell the little dog is missing him. But the call upsets Honey and she runs away. Can Isabella find the puppy before Sam comes home?

Genres: Animals

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2021

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

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Isabella is moving in with her new stepfamily after her mother gets married. Her new stepbrother has a little puppy, Honey. It will be Isabella's job to look after the puppy while her stepbrother is out of town, but does Isabella know what Honey really needs?

This is such a sweet story about a blended family learning to get along and build new habits together. I really liked the character arc for Isabella and her new stepbrother. They are kind of awkward around each other at first, but as they both care for Honey, they begin to bond.

I enjoyed the simple writing style which is perfect for young readers ages 7-10. Every three or four pages there is a pencil illustration with soft lines. I liked the art work and how it enhanced the story!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Cassandra Doon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an absolute delight! The heartwarming story of a blended family finding love and forming unbreakable bonds had me hooked from beginning to end. I couldn't help but fall in love with the characters, especially Isabella and her stepbrother as they learned to care for their adorable dog, Honey. The author's simple yet effective writing style makes it a perfect read for young readers aged 7-10, and the charming pencil illustrations add an extra layer of sweetness to the tale. I highly recommend this book for any family going through the blending process - it will warm your heart and leave you with a big smile on your face!

[Lily Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book brilliant illustrations