The Scruffy Puppy

Animal Stories #27

by Holly Webb

Bella instantly falls in love with her scruffy puppy Sid when she sees him at the animal shelter. She gets her family to agree that he’s the perfect pet for them and she cannot wait to bring him home! But one person is not too impressed with Sid – Bella’s friend Megan, who is getting her own pedigree pup. Megan is pretty snooty about Bella’s beloved mongrel pet, and she begins to wonder if she’s that good a friend after all. Bella decides to enter Sid into a dog show, so she can prove for once and for all that all dogs are brilliant, no matter where they come from!

Genres: Animals, Childrens

Paperback

First published April 7, 2014

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

[Alana Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

the puppy was so scruffy, i really wanted to see if jack won all the first place prizes but at least he got two first place prizes. Jack was a really cute puppy how could nobody what such a cute puppy?

[Claire (Cem) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mega cute!! A very well told story about a puppy and friendship. Loved it, and its perfect for younger, animal mad kids

[Marlee · Rating 2 out of 5]

My daughter enjoyed this book. She is an animal lover. She loves any stories including animals. However, it wasn’t very well written. The plot was lacking. It was easy and quick to read only because it was so short. There were several small details that didn’t fit or make sense. A good book for younger readers who have previously enjoyed books by this author.

[Norah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it when the scruffy puppy won 2 awards in the show. 2 medals!
It is a happy book and I really liked it when he jumped up to try and eat the treat and he walked on his hind legs in a circle to try and get it

[Amanda Staples · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a really good book to read if you're into animals

[Ashleigh Clayton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great

[Viki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how Megan Sarah and Bella become friends in the end.

[Jaklin Lindberg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Girls being social bullies? Check. A dog that isn't traditionally "cute"? Check. Childhood friends breaking up due to jealousy and then becoming friends again? Check.

[Kamila]

Trochę była nudna, ale trochę smutna,bo jak ją prosiły o pogłaskanie dla mnie było smutne.

[Kamila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Było nudne ,ale też smutne dlatego jak wszystkie psy chciały żeby ich pogłaskała ich.

[Nadia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Дитині сподобалось )

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Przyjemna książka na wieczory nawet dla najmłodszych

[Margie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story for middle grade elementary readers about a family adopting a dog from a shelter. There are also important elements about friendship in this story and lessons to be learned. Girls, especially, will enjoy this book.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this to my son n he loved it.

[Akacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one likes mean people

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very charming book. A sweet story, featuring little drama, which is something that can be appreciated in this context. And, really, a book that I enjoy reading over and over again.