The Unwanted Puppy

Animal Stories #38

by Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (Illustrator)

Zoe loves dogs but hasn't had one of her own since her beloved Honey died. Then Zoe spies Scout, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain puppy, in the park after school. Scout belongs to four-year-old Jack and his family, who are new to the neighbourhood.

Zoe offers to walk Scout in the park as she's worried the large, lively puppy isn't getting enough exercise or attention. Gradually she falls in love with Scout - but she knows that Scout belongs to Jack, even if his family don't have the time to give Scout the care he needs. How can she help Scout when he isn't her dog to help?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2018

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

[Kasia (kasikowykurz) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Generalnie historyjka jest mega urocza z happy endem (choć odniosłam wrażenie, że urywa się nagle), ale brakuje mi tu jakiegoś wyjaśnienia, że pies to nie jest zabawka. Za to mamy pokazane, że branie dużego psa, gdy się tego w ogóle nie przemyślało, a potem oddanie go, bo sobie z nim radzimy jest jak najbardziej okay. Słabo, słabo, pani Webb... Chciałam odpocząć między cięższymi książkami, a tylko bardziej się zirytowałam.

[Zuzia]

zostałam straumatyzowana pov promyka

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Zoe finds a puppy in the park and it's instant love especially as her parents get to know Lauren and her children and Zoe is allowed to help out with their dog as they lack time to tire him or train him and he keeps causing trouble and getting in the way all the time.



This book perfectly shows how young families and dog can clash and not mix however it can depend on the type of dog too. I loved how there was a compromise which made all the kids happy and of course the puppy too!

[Akacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is why you don't adopt pets while both of your kids are still really really young

[Simon Pedoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story for adults to read to kids.

[Iulia_R · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 ⭐

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little kids book.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Outlet.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 11 year old who doesn’t like to read did this one all by himself and enjoys this series. Perfect for a kid who lives dogs and doesn’t really like reading much. Highly recommend.

[Mairéad · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute, heart felt story with a happy ending, perfect for developing readers aged 7+ with an interest in books about animals.

[Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

If someone likes dogs and cheerful stories, I recommend it very much. For me it's okay

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Appropriate for: all ages!

My 6 year old daughter liked this book a lot. I liked it, didn't love it. I wish it had more pictures for my daughter.

[Layla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little story about a dog always tied up in a playground beside a school. Will he ever find a forever home.

[Alannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of the 3 Holly Webb books I have read this one I read the fastest. I can't wait to start my 4th Holly Webb book - Alfie All Alone