Nugly
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 7 hour read

Nugly

By M. C. Ross

Book #1 in the Nugly series

A puppy's journey through Boston tests his self-worth beyond his cuteness.

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256 pages· 49,848 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Nugget, a once-adorable puppy, finds himself alone on Boston's streets after being put up for adoption. Believing he's no longer loved, he runs away, only to face harsh realities. An encounter leaves him disfigured, challenging his reliance on cuteness. As he searches for a new family, Nugget must discover if he can love himself beyond appearances. Will he find acceptance and a place to call home?

From the publisher

Wonder meets The Incredible Journey in this heartwarming story about a puppy who learns to love himself for what’s on the inside.The one thing Nugget, a cute puppy, has ever known to do is love, and his cuteness has always been enough for others to love him back. But when Nugget is put up for adoption, he thinks it’s because no one loves him anymore – that he isn’t cute anymore. So he does the only thing he can think of: he runs away.Now Nugget is alone on the streets of Boston, where he quickly learns that not everyone is kind. After an unfortunate run-in with another animal leaves him disfigured, he can’t rely on his cuteness to get by like he used to. As Nugget learns to navigate his new life, searching for a new family to give all his love … will he learn to love himself, too?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
49,848
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.7
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
September 5, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338827187

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