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Pugs and Kisses: A Wish Novel (Wish Ser.)
by J. J. HowardAuthor of Sit, Stay, Love J.J. Howard returns with another story of puppy love . . . now with two pugs!Ana Ramos may not have a dog of her own, but she does get to walk her neighbor's adorable pug, Osito. One day, at the park, Osito befriends another pug, Pancake, whose owner just happens to be a cute new boy named Calvin. When Calvin assumes that Osito belongs to Ana, she doesn't correct him. No big deal, right? Ana doesn't realize the trouble she has unleashed until Calvin shows up at her school. Calvin suggests setting up play dates for the two pugs, and Ana can't bring herself to admit that Osito isn't hers. In fact, her fibs keep multiplying! Will Ana fess up and figure out how she feels about Calvin before her white lies catch up to her?
Pugs in a Blanket: A Wish Novel (Wish)
by J. J. HowardFollowing the success of Sit, Stay, Love and Pugs and Kisses, J.J. Howard returns with an adorable story of sweet pugs, friend mix-ups, and first crushes. Original for the WISH line.When Sam comes home one day to find two mystery pugs left on her porch, she's sure it's destiny. She's always wanted a dog of her own, even though her parents say that their catering business keeps the family too busy for a pet -- let alone two! But Sam has to take in the sweet, abandoned pups . . . at least until their real owners turn up. Only, she's not quite prepared for how hard it is to wrangle two frisky dogs, especially when she sneaks them into the parties her parents cater. Thankfully, cute new boy in town, Jai, whose dad works at the same events, is on hand to help when the pugs start wreaking havoc. Sam and Jai are also determined to find just where the pugs came from, and they start posting about the pups online. But if they solve the mystery, and the dogs' owner does come forward, will Sam have to give up the pugs she's fallen in love with?
Pull the Dragon's Tooth! (Geronimo Stilton Micekings #3)
by Geronimo StiltonCan scaredy-mouse Geronimo Stiltonord survive in the age of Vikings and dragons?Miceking chief Sven the Shouter has a new goal: to transform smarty-mouse Geronimo Stiltonord into a true macho mouseking. Geronimo must undergo special training, leading up to a terrifying final test -- pulling a tooth from a dragon's mouth! Shivering squids! Will he ever earn a miceking helmet?
Pumpkin Spice Secrets: A Swirl Novel (Swirl #1)
by Hillary HomzieSometimes secrets aren't so sweet...Just as Maddie picks up her pumpkin spice frappe from the coffee shop counter, she spills it all over the cute boy behind her. Talk about mortifying! Luckily, the boy -- Jacob -- is also friendly and easygoing, and soon Maddie is deeply in crush.But before she can tell her best friend Jana about him at lunch the next day, Jana announces her huge new crush -- on Jacob! Maddie doesn't want to cause trouble, so she keeps her feelings hidden. Jana will get over him soon, right?Add major school stress to Maddie's secret, and it's a recipe for disaster. Can she stay true to both her friend and her heart... without it all turning into a sticky mess?
Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life: A Wish Novel (Wish (Scholastic))
by Suzanne NelsonAn unexpected turn of events introduces a "latte" trouble in this story of first crushes, friendship, and everyone's favorite fall treat!Nadine and Daniel have been best friends pretty much since birth. While she has her music rehearsals and he has his snowboarding, the two of them always make time to meet up at the Snug Mug, where Daniel works, for their catch-ups over pumpkin spice lattes.But their daily routine is shaken up when a new girl, Kiya, starts at their school. Daniel falls head over heels for Kiya the second he sees her. Which would be fine . . . if Nadine hadn't recently realized she might be falling for Daniel herself. Nadine knows she has to find the courage to tell Daniel how she feels, but what if she's already lost her chance?
Pumpkin the Hamster (Dr. KittyCat #6)
by Jane ClarkeDr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.We'll be there in a whisker!Pumpkin the hamster is taking part in a first aid class at Dr. KittyCat's office. Pumpkin has trouble following instructions and keeps tripping over his classmates. Is there something wrong with his eyes? Fortunately for Pumpkin, Dr. KittyCat is on the case!Pumpkin has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn red line art for a completely unique look.
Pun and Games: Jokes, Riddles, Daffynitions, Tairy Fales, Rhymes, and More Word Play for Kids
by Richard Lederer Dave MoriceIntroduces the wacky world of wordplay with puns, spoonerisms, games of word substitution, and more.
Punished! (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by David LubarLogan and his friend Benedict run into the wrong guy at the library―literally. When Logan slams into the reference guy in the basement and gives him a little lip, Logan gets punished, really and truly punished. He has three days to complete three tasks before Professor Wordsworth will lift the magical punishment that keeps getting Logan in even more trouble.
Puppies
by Isabelle Francais Amy FernandezComplete Care Made Easy books address all the major concerns about owning and training a small pet. Each care book offers practical advice, emergency first aid tips, fun activities, and more! Look to the training titles for in-depth training techniques and helpful tips.
Puppies in a Puzzle: Dalmatian in the Dales & Labrador on the Lawn
by Lucy DanielsLABRADOR ON THE LAWN: Mandy and James are staying with her parents at a holiday cottage in the Lake District when they spot a mischievous Labrador on their lawn. James's dog Blackie is delighted to have found a friend, but with no identification or collar, how will the Hopes find her owner? And why does she seem so at home in the cottage?DALMATIAN IN THE DALES: On their way to investigate deer poachers operating nearby, Mandy and James discover a confused and footsore Dalmatian named Echo. Now it isn't just the deer that are in trouble. Can Mandy help Echo's owners to work out why their dog has suddenly started running away?
Puppies on Parade (Barkley's School for Dogs #12)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe Barkley's School for Dogs will be marching in the town's 100th anniversary parade ... and so will another neighborhood canine school, Howl's Dog City. Jack and his friends are set on outshining their rivals. But having fun and getting along beats competition, paws down!
Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs
by Gary PaulsenAn experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie’s last litter of pups grow and learn to pull sleds across the snowy frontier. Includes an author's note.
Puppy Love
by Gary SotoA sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto.Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he’s never going to win her affections if he stays a C student and keeps embarrassing himself on the basketball court. And it doesn’t help that his best friend, Antonio, likes to tease him about it all a little too much.But when Jordan dives into the waters of a dangerous irrigation canal to save a drowning puppy, he’s suddenly got even more on his mind than kissing Sierra and making the starting team. Can he nurse the abandoned puppy back to health (and will his parents let him keep her)? Who threw her into the canal—and is it possible that there are more puppies needing rescue? And why are the cops suddenly at Jordan’s door, looking for him? There’s something for every reader in this story’s mix of humor, sports, themes of thrilling independence, subtle strands of magical realism, and timely social commentary, all held together by a sweet and satisfying emotional core.
Puppy Love (Barkley's School for Dogs #11)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe local vet is hanging around Barkley School, and the dogs aren't too thrilled. Blondie thinks that the doc is there to see Fred--it's more than puppy love for those two humans! But when Tazz gets hurt, having a doctor nearby is the best thing for all the dogs at Barkley.
Puppy Place, The #47: Jake (The Puppy Place #47)
by Ellen MilesCharles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie goes to horse camp with her best friend Maria. While there, Lizzie meets a charismatic German shorthair pointer named Jake. The puppy is very curious about the farm and especially likes to spend time with the horses. Can Lizzie help find Jake a perfect home?
Puppy Powers #1: A Wishbone Come True (Puppy Powers #1)
by Kristin EarhartLexi loves dogs: TRUE Lexi has a dog: FALSE Lexi Torres has to face the cold, hard truth-her parents are never going to relent on the NO DOGS ALLOWED rule. Or are they? When a mysterious pet store comes to town, Lexi suddenly has reason to hope. There's something special about the animals at Power's Pets. . . something downright magical!
Puppy Powers #2: Wag, You're It! (Puppy Powers #2)
by Kristin EarhartThese puppies are magic! Max is thrilled to be adopting a golden retriever from Power's Pets. He's wanted a dog forever-- he can't believe it's finally happening! It couldn't come at a better time. A neighborhood boy has started teasing Max, and school hasn't been very fun. But Max is about to find out that his new puppy has a very special magical power that might just change everything.
Puppy Powers #3: Take a Bow-Wow (Puppy Powers #3)
by Kristin EarhartThese puppies are magic! Sadie loves training her new poodle puppy to do tricks. They have such a good routine down that Sadie is inspired to enter the school talent show. As the night of the show gets closer, however, Sadie gets a bad case of stage fright. She's not sure she can perform in front of her whole school! Will Sadie's and her puppy's big night be ruined?
Puppy Powers #4: Hide and Go Fetch (Puppy Powers #4)
by Kristin EarhartThese puppies are magic! Henry and his sister have a bad case of sibling rivalry. But one thing currently unites them: their quest for a puppy. Their teamwork is rewarded with the gift of Boo, an adorable dalmatian from Power's Pets. But Boo is turning out to be an unusual dog. Like all puppies from the magical Power's Pets, Boo has a special trick up his collar!
Puppy Rescue Riddle (Animal Planet Adventures Chapter Books #3)
by Animal Planet Catherine NicholsANIMAL PLANET Adventures chapter books present nonfiction information within a familiar narrative format to bring the best of the animal world to young readers.A storm is coming to coastal North Carolina. Amy and Elliott - volunteers at the local dog shelter - have a job to do. The rescued puppies need to get to higher ground, and fast! The kids scramble to get the puppies into their cages, and then the van of volunteers and dogs is on its way. But they are one puppy short. Did it run off in the rain? Is it back at the shelter? An old book, a series of riddles, and a spooky storm all lead to a mystery only the kids can solve.
Puppy Stories
by Michael J. Pellowski[from the back cover] "THREE PUPPIES, who are nobody's puppies, set out to find masters to love ... a hunting puppy hunts for dinner for his family and brings home three surprises ... a St. Bernard doesn't want to be a rescue dog ... a German Shepherd pup' wants more than anything in the world to be a watch puppy ... a puppy who does nothing but "sit" finds a job with the circus."
Puppy Training for Kids: Teaching Children the Responsibilities and Joys of Puppy Care, Training, and Companionship
by Colleen PelarA helpful puppy training book to introduce kids (and the whole family!) to the joys and responsibilities that come with bringing a new puppy home. All the essentials of dog training are here!Topics covered include:Purchasing puppy suppliesHouse training and socializing your puppyUnderstanding your puppy's behavior and body languageKeeping your puppy out of troubleThe basics of puppy trainingFun and games with puppiesYoung readers will find advice on exercise, selecting chew toys, clicker training, teaching the puppy to meet both human and animal friends, and much more. Sidebar features advise parents on guiding their children toward responsible dog ownership. The book is filled with engaging and instructive color photos.
Pure Grit: How American World War II Nurses Survived Battle and Prison Camp in the Pacific
by Mary Cronk FarrellIn the early 1940s, young women enlisted for peacetime duty as U.S. Army nurses. But when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 blasted the United States into World War II, 101 American Army and Navy nurses serving in the Philippines were suddenly treating wounded and dying soldiers while bombs exploded all around them. The women served in jerry-rigged jungle hospitals on the Bataan Peninsula and in underground tunnels on Corregidor Island. <p><p> Later, when most of them were captured by the Japanese as prisoners of war, they suffered disease and near-starvation for three years. Pure Grit is a story of sisterhood and suffering, of tragedy and betrayal, of death and life. The women cared for one another, maintained discipline, and honored their vocation to nurse anyone in need―all 101 coming home alive.
Purple Nails and Puppy Tails
by Jill SantopoloWhen Aly and Brooke decide to give PET-icures to puppies, it seems like their new Sparkle Spa salon might just go to the dogs!At Aly and Brooke's new nail salon, anything goes. Well, almost anything. One of their mother's regular clients doesn't go anywhere without her beloved dog Sadie, who's a canine star. One paw leads to another, and the girls not only polish Sadie's nails, but also hatch a scheme to do doggy makeovers for the Annual Pup Adoption Day at the local shelter. But dogs aren't exactly ideal mani-pedi customers, are they? The girls are finding out the ruff way!
Purple Nails and Puppy Tails (Sparkle Spa #2)
by Jill SantopoloWhen Aly and Brooke decide to give PET-icures to puppies, it seems like their new Sparkle Spa salon might just go to the dogs! At Aly and Brooke’s new nail salon, anything goes. Well, almost anything. One of their mother’s regular clients doesn’t go anywhere without her beloved dog Sadie, who’s a canine star. One paw leads to another, and the girls not only polish Sadie’s nails, but also hatch a scheme to do doggy makeovers for the Annual Pup Adoption Day at the local shelter. But dogs aren’t exactly ideal mani-pedi customers, are they? The girls are finding out the ruff way!