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2) Gizmo
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 32
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After taking in Gizmo the Sheltie puppy, the Petersons learn this little puppy must have something to do before his energy destroys everything in Charles and Lizzie's house.
4) Cooper
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 35
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles meets Cooper, a spunky Corgi, while rehearsing for a play, and needs the little dog in order to stay comfortable while onstage.
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Getting a new pet can be an exciting and fun experience. But getting a dog comes with a lot of responsibility. To be sure you are ready for the big job ahead, learn about things you will need to do to make your dog happy in its new home"--
6) Gus
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 37
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Mom Peterson has trouble finding a family good enough to adopt the adorable Labradoodle Gus.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
We think of shelter dogs as sad, rejected souls living behind cold metal bars. Shuster puts shelter dogs in a brand new light: each dog is featured in photo-booth style photographs, each accompanied by a short story about the dog's personality; how the dog ended up in the shelter; and the adoption date.
8) Boomer
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 38
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When Lizzie gets a call about a big, mixed-breed puppy that needs a place to stay, she must try to take care of him without ruining her mom's plans to have friends stay over for a long weekend.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Won Ton and his boy are enjoying a fine life until "Doom" arrives--a dog that is smelly and steals his dinner, but soon the disgruntled cat learns that his new family member might have some good points, too.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A clever pup ends up in a cozy home, and she'll do anything to stay there. She impersonates everything the lonely homeowner needs--a pillow, a footstool, a jacket. But in the end, being herself works best"--
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 40
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie can't wait to get to her best friend Maria's cabin for some rest and relaxation. When they arrive, the girls discover a box of three puggle puppies waiting for them. Lizzie loves taking care of the sweet dogs but it is a lot of hard work. Will Lizzie be able to find these cute cuddly...
12) Scruffy
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 67
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles and Lizzy find Scruffy stuck in a fence at a scary old house, they aren't sure if she's lost or been abandoned. Either way, Scruffy has learned that smiling at humans always gets her what she wants... and soon so does the rest of the world. When she hits social media, Scruffy...
13) Jake
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 47
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.
14) Bad Bella
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
After a family leaves her at the pound, Bella is taken in by a new couple, but begins to worry that she will be abandoned again.
Author
Series
Ladybug Girl volume 10
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"While at the farmers' market with her mama, Ladybug Girl spies some rescue dogs and, together with the Bug Squad, finds one of them a forever home, vowing to return again to help the others"--
17) Rufo liberado
Author
Publisher
The Gryphon Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Buddy the dog talks about his current good home and the bad home that he was in before, where he was chained outside in all kinds of weather and his owners forgot to feed him.
18) Ruby's new home
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Jordan, Justin, and Jade get a new dog, they must learn to share the work of caring for her, as well as her love.
19) Rescuing Penny Jane: one shelter volunteer, countless dogs, and the quest to find them all homes
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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