Puppy in a Puddle
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$464
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Puppy in a Puddle

Written by Ben M. Baglio

Book #28 in the Animal Ark series

Mandy uncovers a mystery of mistreated puppies. Can she save them?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 636 ratings
144 pages· 24,281 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Mandy discovers a deaf Old English Sheepdog puppy and soon finds another abandoned and weak. With her friend James, she suspects a local breeder's foul play. Can they uncover the truth and rescue the puppies before it's too late? The stakes are high as they race against time to save the innocent animals.

From the publisher

With sales of more than 3 million books, this newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for young animal lovers. When Mandy’s dad diagnoses an Old English Sheepdog puppy as deaf, Mandy feels sorry for it. But it isn’t until she finds another Sheepdog puppy weak and abandoned that she and James begin to get suspicious. Could a local breeder be mistreating these poor puppies? It’s up to Mandy and James to save them!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
24,281
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about veterinariansBooks about dog careBooks about animal rescue
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.09
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
73257
Publication
Published
June 1, 2003
First published
December 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439343893

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