Showing posts with label Miles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miles. Show all posts

March 2, 2013

The Puppy Place: Rascal



1. Title: The Puppy Place: Rascal
2. Series: The Puppy Place
3. Book 4
4. Ellen Miles
5. Age Level: 7 ½ +
6. Target Audience: Anyone
7. Stars: 5
8. Violence: 0
9. 74 pages
10. Rascal (a Jack Russel), Lizzie and Charles Peterson

Enjoy,
          Adelaide

The Kitty Corner: Duchess


This is a quick report we will do when we don't have a lot of time.
Thanks!
1. The Kitty Corner: Duchess
2. Series: The Kitty Corner
3. Book 3
4. Author: Ellen Miles
5. Age Level: 6+
6. Target Audience: Anyone
7. Stars: 4 ½
    ~Like I said before, I'm not a cat lover
8. Violence: 0
9. 87 pages
10. Main Characters: Duchess, Mia and Michael Battelli

Enjoy,
        Adelaide

February 25, 2013

Kitty Corner: Otis


The Kitty Corner: Otis
OK, so I guess you could say I'm reading more than my normal “2 books in 2 weeks” but it really depends on 3 things for that to be true, a) how much homework I have b) how long my books are and c) how good they are. So this week, I haven't had a lot of homework, these books are short and REALLY good! The Kitty Corner is like The Puppy Place but with cats. It's another series (Puppy place is like this) that you don't HAVE to read in order so, again, I'm not.
Series: The Kitty Corner
Book #: 2
Author: Ellen Miles
Age Level: 7+
Stars: 4 ½
·        I'm not a cat lover, but otherwise great
Violence: None
Pages: 85
Main Characters: Otis, Michael and Mia Battelli
          About the Main Characters:
Otis:  Otis is a stray cat found in an elevator by Michael & Mia Battelli and a worker named Pete. At first, Otis is scared but starts warming up to the family. Otis also likes music.
Michael & Mia Battelli: Michael and Mia are brother and sister. Michael is in 5th grade and Mia is in 3rd grade. They are both cat fans (unlike me) and have fostered 1 cat named Callie before Otis.
          I would recommend this book for elementary cat lovers. It is a great book and it’s a cool story, especially when they find him in the elevator.
                                                Have a great day,
                                                          Adelaide

February 22, 2013

Puppy Place: Chewy and Chica


The Puppy Place: Chewy and Chica
            I've been reading a lot this week, not just 'cuz I don’t have a lot of homework, but also because these Puppy Place and Kitty Corner (another series like puppy place) are REALLY good. This one is  about 2 chihuahuas that are rescued from a puppy mill.

Series: The Puppy Place
Book #: 19 (none of the books have their number on the cover)
Author: Ellen Miles
Age Level: 7+
Stars: 5
violence: 0.1 There is a demonstration in the book
pages: 132
Main Characters (M.C.): Chewy, Chica, Lizzie and Charles Peterson
Quotes from the book About the M.C.:
            Chewy: “And I already thought of a name for him, Chewy. Because he's always bitting and chewing.”
            Chica: “As mom parked the van, Lizzie looked down at the tiny black-and-white puppy in her lap and shook her head. She still couldn't believe what had just happened back there at the shelter.”
            Lizzie and Charles Peterson: “Charles and Lizzie peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care until they can find a perfect forever home.”

On the back:
            Charles and Lizzie peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care until they can find a perfect forever home.
            Charles can't stand how Lizzie acts like a know-it-all about dogs. Lizzie is older and thinks charles should listen to what she says. So when twin chihuahua puppies need help, it becomes a competition. Who will find a home first for these super special pups?

            I would recommend this book for Elementry school students who hate animal cruelty, especially dogs. I wish every state had puppy mill laws now.
                                               
                                                            Hope you love it,
                                                                        Adelaide

February 18, 2013

Puppy Place: Goldie


The Puppy Place: Goldie


          The Puppy Place: Goldie is about a family (the Peterson's  whose dad is a fireman, One day he brings home a puppy! The kids fall in love with it and the end up giving it to their neighbor.
          Series: The Puppy Place
          Book 1: The book is not labeled 1 but it is!
          Author(s): Ellen Miles
          Age Level: 7+
          Stars: 5
          Violence: None
          Pages: 76
          Main Characters: Goldie, Charles and Lizzie Peterson, Sammy (boy)
          Goldie:
                   Goldie is a small, little, golden retriever puppy who was given to a firefighter, Mr. Peterson. She is bright and energetic. And very smart.       
Lizzie Peterson:
                   Lizzie is a HUGE dog lover. She is in 4th grade and has 2 brothers, Charles and Adam, which everyone calls “the Bean”. She lives with her Mom and dad, who is a firefighter, and siblings. She also wants the best for Goldie. She does research, and wants to make sure the adopting family of Goldie is ok.
          Charles Peterson:        
                   Charles Peterson is Lizzie's Brother. He is in 2nd grade and his teacher is Mr. Mason. Charles really wants to keep her! He doesn't want families to even come over and look at Goldie. His BFF is Sammy, who lives next door.
         Sammy: Sammy is Charles BFF and in 2nd grade, too. After his breakfast at home, he starts his day by going to the Peterson's for his 2nd breakfast. He has an older golden retriever named Rufus, who is lazy except when Goldie's around
          On the back of the book:
                    Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their Mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy.
          Then Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

          I would recommend this book to Elementary Animal lovers. It is a great book and I really enjoyed it. It would be a great book for Dog Lovers especially. But it is full of humor and fun. I think anyone would like it.

                                      Enjoy,
                                        Adelaide