PAWS
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2026 · Est. 2 hour read

PAWS

By Nathan Fairbairn, Michele Assarasakorn (Illustrator)

Part of the Paws series

Rival dog walkers spark a turf war, forcing a reevaluation of true enemies.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 234 ratings
176 pages· 9,893 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Gabby and her PAWS team face off against rival dog walkers, SCAMPS, led by her nemesis Leo. As competition heats up, tensions rise, and a turf war ensues. Mindy, caught in the middle, partners with Brandon from the rival group for a school project, uncovering unexpected common ground. With both sides playing dirty, the girls must question who the real villain is in this canine conflict. Can they find a way to coexist, or will their rivalry tear them apart?

From the publisher

The girls of PAWS have a bone to pick with a group of rival dog walkers in the fifth book of this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! It’s been seven whole dog years of PAWS (or just one if you’re a human), and business is at an all-time high! But after a regrettable run-in with Gabby’s arch-nemesis, Leo, things take an unfortunate turn. The two have an argument and Leo leaves the girls with an ominous message: “You’re not the only one who can walk dogs…” It’s not long before the girls notice flyers advertising a new dog walking business, SCAMPS. Sure enough, Leo and friends Brandon and Nolawi are behind it. And when Gabby and Mindy take some not-so-righteous retribution on these PAWS copycats, what could just be a little healthy competition turns into an all-out turf war. In the midst of it all, Mindy gets stuck doing a group project with Brandon, bringing her face to face with the enemy. But is it possible they have more in common than not? As the battle between the two groups escalates, and neither side is playing fair, the girls are forced to reconsider who the true villain of this story might really be.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Words
9,893
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about teamworkBooks about dogsBooks about starting a businessBooks about friendshipBooks about middle school
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Published
March 3, 2026
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593695838

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