Poppy the Pirate Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Poppy the Pirate Dog

By Liz Kessler, Mike Phillips (Illustrator)

Part of the Early Reader series

A dog dreams of pirate adventures but fears the sea. Can she conquer her fears?

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Poppy the dalmatian dreams of being a pirate dog, but there's one problem—she's terrified of boats. As her family embarks on a seaside vacation, Poppy must face her fears on various vessels, from fishing boats to speedboats. Each attempt leaves her more discouraged. Will Poppy find her courage and the perfect pirate ship before it's time to go home? Join this charming tale of bravery and adventure, where the stakes are high for a dog with a pirate's heart but a sailor's trepidation.

From the publisher

Best-selling author Liz Kessler makes her first foray into early fiction with a funny tale about an aspiring pirate dog who is afraid of boats. Poppy the dalmatian can’t wait to go on a seaside vacation with her family. And when they tie a skull-and-crossbones scarf around her neck, she’s sure a pirate’s life of adventure on the open seas awaits. But to be a pirate dog, Poppy must find her perfect pirate ship. Unfortunately, boats bob up and down a lot. Waves splash over the side. Strange creatures live in the water. After trying – and failing – to be a brave pirate dog on a fishing boat, a seal-spotting cruise, a pedal boat, and a speedboat, Poppy has almost given up. Will she manage to find her pirate ship before the family heads back home? From New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler comes a full-color early reader for adventurous young scalawags and their pirate pooches.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about transportationBooks about familyBooks about vacationsBooks about boats, ships and underwater vehicles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 27, 2013
First published
June 1, 2012
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763665692

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