The Daily Bark: The Puppy Problem
Ebook
Overview
The first book in a charming new chapter book series about enterprising young pups who start a neighborhood newspaper, for fans of The Secret Life of Pets.
Gizmo is a city dog, so when he moves to the village of Puddle with his journalist human, he doesn’t know WHAT to expect. Certainly not FLOWERS. Or BEES. And he couldn’t have even imagined MUD. Luckily he’s got Jilly, the wolfhound next door, to show him around.
But Jilly has a problem. Her puppies are going to be adopted by new owners who live far away -- she’ll never see them again! Gizmo has got a nose for a story, and a great idea to help Jilly. What if the dogs of Puddle started a newspaper to get the word out and keep these pups closer to home? Stop the presses!
Perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets, this is the first book in a charming and humorous new chapter book series -- featuring full-color illustrations -- about the things dogs get up to when their humans aren’t looking.
A charming new chapter book about enterprising young pups writing a neighborhood newspaper, for fans of The Secret Life of Pets.
A delightful new chapter book for dog lovers by the author of our Adventures of Pug and Fabio the Flamingo Detective series: Imbued with Laura James’ signature humor and memorable characters, this series starter is perfect for the chapter book set.
Featuring full-color interior illustrations: Artist Charlie Alder, illustrator of the upcoming Doggo and Pupper chapter book series by Katherine Applegate, offers delightful illustrations of this canine cast and their hijinks.
An accessible story for dog-loving young readers: For fans of Dog Diaries and The Puppy Place with a twist, the perfect dog adventure for young chapter book readers.
A winning chapter book voice: Laura James’ Pug and Fabio series have received widespread positive reviews, including two stars. Both Fabio books were recently featured in Scholastic Book Clubs.
Pug is a fun, engaging character . . . Fans of dogs and animal adventures will have a hard time putting this one down.
With plenty of fun, outlandish scenarios, and a few new friends, this is sure to please.
[Fabio’s] twists and turns are fun to follow and, combined with its beautiful illustrations, make this story both thrilling and playful.
Giggleworthy . . . [T]he narrowed story focus, the cheeky tone, and, of course, the whodunit appeal will motivate some readers to test their literacy chops and help our pink protagonist solve the mystery.
This fun-loving flamingo will capture the heart of any young mystery lover. An excellent choice for readers who enjoy Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries or Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House series.
- Title: The Daily Bark: The Puppy Problem
- Author: Laura James
- Series: The Daily Bark
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 128
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781547609529, 9781547608805, 1547608803, 1547609524
- Resource ID: LLS:9781547609529
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T15:18:38Z
Laura James's love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University in the UK. She is the author of the Adventures of Pug, Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective, and Daily Bark series. Her debut novel Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence.
Charlie Alder has written and illustrated several books for children, including Daredevil Duck and Chicken Break! as well as the Daily Bark series by Laura James and the Doggo and Pupper series by Katherine Applegate. She lives in Devon, England, with her husband and son. When not drawing chickens or dogs, Charlie can be found in her studio drinking coffee, arranging her crayons, and inventing more accidental animal heroes.