Lucy

The Puppy Place #27

by Ellen Miles

Lucy, the Bassett mix has super-long ears, a mournful howl and, as the Peterson family soon discovers, a penchant for burying things. Will they ever be able to find this soulful puppy a caring home?

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Dogs, Fiction, Middle Grade

96 pages, Library Binding

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Gideon · Rating 5 out of 5]

cacion: this. book. has. a. stinky. insadent.

[Teena in Toronto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charles and his older sister, Lizzie, are in elementary school. The Peterson family have a puppy named Buddy plus they foster dogs and help them find homes.

A friend of the Petersons also fosters dogs but doesn't have room at the moment for Lucy, a basset/beagle/dachshund mix. The Petersons help out by taking care of Lucy. As they soon discover, nothing is safe from Lucy as she likes to bury things. The friend is able to take Lucy back just as Charles thinks he's found the perfect home for her.

Though this book is a quick read and directed at elementary-aged children, I found it entertaining. There is a learning experience and a puppy tip at the end. It is written in third person perspective and first person from Lucy's point of view. It is the twenty-seventh in the Puppy Place series, which currently has 64 books in the series, and works as a stand alone.

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[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

My animal loving niece will enjoy this book. I liked that the younger boy in the school, who was being peer mentored was a well developed side character. The idea of writing a collaborative story is also nice.

[Emily Dudek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how she likes to bury their stuff! Super cute!

[Boyles Kids Book Tracker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucy ends up with the eye doctor, who is Charles's reading buddy's mom!

[Granine · Rating 4 out of 5]

the puppy place really make me feel like I'm in the story.I want to be a dog whiz like Lizzie,and it's fun guessing the dog on the cover.Charles and Lizzie are really lucky that they get to foster dogs, I wish I could.too bad that Charles needs glasses. I think I like his character better without glasses.but it really gives it a twist on the story.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read this book I thought the dog on the front was cute so that's what hooked me into reading this book. I enjoyed it a lot especially when there was real kid writing in it. If you read this book I also recommend the puppy place chewy and chica!

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little book. I just finished reading this chapter book to my 3 and 5 year old. They loved it. Now, I have to get more Ellen Miles books. :)

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great first chapter. This one is especially good because of Charlie's new glasses and helping younger kids to read and write.

[Ratforcekids · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love animal stories, you're sure to fall in love with this series of books called The Puppy Place. Each book features one very special puppy looking for a new home.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really great book ive read the whole series

[CaseyKS. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. Quick & easy. My four year old son loved hearing about Lucy & her adventures. Highly recommended for family reading!

[Julie Uribe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great book.I love puppies.I do really want a dog so much!

[Gina]

October 2017