The Beach Puppy

Name: The Beach Puppy
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781781129500
Price: 37.0 NZD
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By Holly Webb

Series: Little Gems

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The Beach Puppy by Holly Webb is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Laura who discovers a stray puppy on the beach during her holiday. She forms a deep bond with the little dog, and together they experience an adventurous journey filled with fun and friendship, while Laura faces decisions about the puppy's future.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Worldwide bestseller Holly Webb makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a truly adorable sausage dog tale!

Ruby’s dad has arrived home with a wonderful surprise – Coco the sausage dog puppy! And when the family go on holiday to the seaside, of course Coco will be coming too. The beach is a thrilling place for a dog – so many sights, smells and holes to dig!

Ruby and Coco can’t wait to spend the day splashing in the waves and playing in the sand. But disaster strikes when Coco disappears. Suddenly she’s lost and all alone on the huge, busy beach. Will she ever find her way back to Ruby?

The Beach Puppy is an enchanting read for young animal lovers, combining adventure, a hint of mystery, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her puppy.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Beach Puppy by Holly Webb is praised for its charming and heartwarming tale about a sausage dog, Coco, which delights young animal lovers. The book's bright illustrations, action-packed chapters, and captivating story make it ideal for readers transitioning from picture books. The fun, enchanting seaside narrative is perfect for a summer read and comes highly recommended for its adorable portrayal of friendship and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129500

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ellie Snowdon
Illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 88

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Holly Webb Series: Little Gems Young Adult

About the Author

Holly Webb is an internationally bestselling author of books for children. She has written over 130 books, spanning picture books, chapter books and middle grade fiction. Her work has been translated into over 30 languages, and in Russia she is the best-selling English language author. Holly's most recent titles includeThe Rescued Kitten, The Unwanted Puppy and The Princess and the Suffragette.

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