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The Pug who wanted to be a Dancer

By Bella Swift and Maisie Gardener
Series: The Pug Who Wanted to...
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Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is excited to be a bridesmaid at her auntie's wedding which will be a wonderful mix of British and Indian traditions. But when she's asked to perform a special surprise dance as part of a sangeet, she starts to feel nervous because... Read More
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Peggy the pug is ready to boogie!

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Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is excited to be a bridesmaid at her auntie's wedding which will be a wonderful mix of British and Indian traditions. But when she's asked to perform a special surprise dance as part of a sangeet, she starts to feel nervous because she thinks she is the worst dancer in her ballet class. Peggy would do anything to help Chloe feel confident enough to step out on to the dance floor.

Can Peggy help Chloe see that everyone can dance - even pugs?

A heartwarming Peggy the pug story featuring adorable black and white illustrations throughout.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408376836

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

Collections

Arts & Culture Bella Swift Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maisie Gardener Series: The Pug Who Wanted to...

About the Author

Bella Swift is a children's book editor who has written many successful children's book series under a variety of pen names. She lives in London with her husband, her two daughters and a pet cat - but dreams about getting a dog!

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