Published By: Firefly Press
Pages: 208
Released On: 08/06/2023
Illustrated By: Tim Budgen
Michael’s dream is to go from being an unknown pup to a Hollywoof sensation and global su-paw-star. But becoming famous is no walkies in the park… How long will it take Michael’s fellow inhabitants of Snuffles-by-Sea to recognise his amazing talent? And with the help of his trusty sidekick, Stanley Big Dog, what can possibly go wrong?
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Thanks to NetGalley and Firefly Press for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I’m sorry, but a book with a sausage dog as the main character? I’m in!
Goodreads says the audience range is 7-9 years old. And I’m nearly 30. And I don’t care! There’s only so many thrillers you can read before you need a story about a magic dog.
My 8-year-old nephew has a sausage dog and I think this book would be perfect for him.
My digital version only had a few illustrations in it, and I’m assuming the finished copy will be full of Tim’s gorgeous images, but even what I could see showed they were very cute and I think kids are going to love it.
It’s not the heaviest of plots but it really shows the importance of friendship, perseverance, and believing in yourself, even if the odds are stacked against you.
It’s quick and easy to read, I think or all ages, particularly youngsters, either to themselves or with a grownup, or even a sibling or friend. It’s fun and funny, heart warming, hopeful and slick. It’s a very original plot, especially with the book written from the dog’s perspective.
I think grownups are going to have great fun picking out all the parody words such as supawstar, Hollywoof and Snuffes-by-Sea.
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