The New Friend

Hey Jack! #6

by Sally Rippin

Jack has found a lost puppy! It is so cute. But can he convince his mum and dad to let him keep it?

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens

Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she lived in China for three years, studying traditional Chinese painting. Sally has over seventy books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent work includes the highly acclaimed children’s novel Angel Creek and the popular Billie B Brown books, which became the highest selling series for 6-8 year olds in Australia within the first year of their release. Sally is Australia’s highest selling female author and her Billie B Brown books have sold more than 4.5 million copies in 14 languages.
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Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.

Reviews

[Eddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

soooooo cute!!

[Sonya Bright]

The sweet, mildly addictive spinoff series to Billie B Brown continues with Billie’s best friend having another adventure of his own. This time Billie is away, and while Jack is in a grump about it, he finds a lost puppy.

This one will appeal to kids—who doesn’t want to find a stray animal and potential new pet?!

I really enjoyed the name choice for the dog (Scraps), and the illustration of Jack imagining what it would be like to keep him.

I also adored the line: His little tail spins around like a propeller.

Jack is a sensitive boy, which really adds to the appeal of his books. And, as ever, author Sally Rippin gives the story a satisfying end.

[Lauren Millard · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Rating and Review from 6 year old after reading together)

“I like that he got a puppy! That’s what he wanted and he got it!”


After reading a few of these short beginner chapter books with my son, they are very cute and over all have good messages. The font is large and their are some pictures and they are good for developing readers to build up that confidence a bit. This one in particular was very sweet of you like pets.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book series for beginner readers. The chapters are short and the author really doesn't complicate the story. These books are good for either boy or girl readers. This is also an AR book for anyone who might want to know. I would recommend this book to others.

[Kelly Strenge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect first chapter book. A very simple, cute story.

[Jill Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Hey Jack! Series and this one is no different. I'm always on the look out for youngsters to share these books with.

Sally Rippin has a charming way with words for young readers.

[Paula Greenfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack finds a puppy. Will he be able to keep it? Will his mom and dad let him have it?

[Mary Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for young readers making the transition from picture books to chapter books. Highly recommended.

[Laura5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are classic easy reader books with 3 chapters of large simple text in a chapter book sized format.

(Think Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon level but with black and white images and larger text in a skinny trade paperback size - looks like a chapter book, reads like a "reader")

I know a lot of early readers in my library who are going to love this series.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

6 - Sally Rippin, “Hey Jack! The New Friend” (Richmond, Victoria, Aust: Hardie Grant Egmont, 2012).
“'Look!' says Jack. 'There's a puppy following us.'” (p4)

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son sharpened his early reading skills on this series years ago. It was the perfect transition to into chapter books. My 4-year old, having seen her older brother read these, loves them to pieces. Especially this one because she (not so secretly) wishes this would happen to her.

[Aslinn]

My son loves these books