Shadow (The Puppy Place Series #3)

by Ellen Miles

Overview

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!

Charles and Lizzie Peterson know a lot about puppies.  That's because the Petersons are a foster family for young dogs. Someday, they will have a puppy of their own.  Until then, they keep busy helping special puppies find homes.  

When the Petersons meet Shadow, they know he is very special.  He is a cute black Labrador retriever, and he is extremely smart.  Everyone agrees that Shadow deserves the best.  He will be the perfect puppy for someone.  But who will be the perfect owner for him?

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780439793810
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2007
Series:	Puppy Place Series , #3
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 7.64(h) x 0.27(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! That's why she came up with a brand-new series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family. Visit her web site at www.EllenMiles.net.

Editorial Reviews

When Dr. Gibson brings Shadow, a tiny Labrador puppy, to the Peterson's home, it is love at first sight for Charles and Lizzie. Shadow quickly endears himself to the other family members, as well. He plays with Adam, the younger brother, and actually saves him from falling down the stairs. The only problem is that the Petersons are a foster family. They are keeping Shadow only until the right home can be found. Charles and Lizzie think the perfect home is right there with them, but their mother gently reminds them of an impending family vacation, which will not accommodate a dog. Then Lizzie's class has a special visitor. The mother of one of the students is blind and she brings her Seeing Eye Dog, a mature Labrador retriever, to the classroom. Maria's mom tells the students about the selection and training of her constant companion. Lizzie gets an idea. She goes to her computer to research Seeing Eye Dogs and finds an address for a local agency. Through her persistence and some help from her new friend, Maria, Lizzie finds the perfect home for Shadow. Young animal lovers will enjoy reading this book, although the occasional inserts of the puppy's thoughts and feelings (shown in italics) are sometimes distracting.

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