Perfect Puppies Book 1

Author: Sykes, Julie

Interest age: from c 5 years

Published on 2 January 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Perfect Puppies' series.

Paperback | 112 pages
128 x 198 x 13 | 84g

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog

shelter with a big, AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies

Sykes comes a charming new puppy series, perfect for early readers.

When timid Amelia Jones moves to Barkington, she struggles to

adjust to her new life. One day, when out on a walk her family, Amelia

meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who brings the family to the

Paw Pad, the local dog shelter.

But the Paw Pad is no ordinary dog shelter. When

a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them

with their perfect puppy. Shy Amelia is paired with Alfie, a mischievous

labrador puppy. But Alfie's playful antics are a lot

for Amelia to handle.

During a trip to the park, Amelia overhears that evil Mr Kat is

planning to run for mayor so that he can close the Paw Pad and

build a cat shelter instead! Will Amelia and Alfie be able to save

the Paw Pad? And will Amelia and Alfie be the perfect friends?

The first story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers

ages 5-7

Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb

By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books

for children including the Unicorn Academy series, now

a Netflix animated series