Poppy the Pirate Dog's New Shipmate (Poppy the Pirate Dog #2)

by Liz Kessler (Author) Mike Phillips (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
"First published in Great Britain by Orion Children's Books"--T.p. verso.
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School Library Journal

K-Gr 2--It is often hard to adjust to a new addition to the family, and for Poppy, it is no different. When her family discovers that she is lonely when they leave for work and school, they eagerly adopt a "shipmate" for her. However, the newcomer is not the adventurous little puppy that Poppy had been hoping for. It is a kitten. Her disappointment turns to resentment when George uncovers Poppy's treasure and is allowed to sit in the middle of the family's bed. Poppy rejects her new sibling until an accident happens and Poppy is forced to make a very important decision. This book is perfect for children who are looking for an easy reader that contains more challenging vocabulary and a lengthier yet exciting text. The colorful ink and watercolor illustrations are lighthearted and provide terrific context clues.--Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

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ALA/Booklist

With a simply written story and jaunty, expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations, this engaging book works equally well as a choice for independent readers or for reading aloud to younger children. A fine addition to the Poppy the Pirate Dog series.

Review quotes

The easy reader/beginning chapter book format, with its heavy, black typeface against plenty of clean white space and the simple sentences and vocabulary, is as inviting as the book's endearing canine hero, and kids not quite ready for lengthier chapter books will find this title (the second in a series) a fine transitional bridge. Phillips' frequent ink and watercolor illustrations are lively and entertaining, and ... Poppy and orange tiger-striped George are overall a pretty winsome pair.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780763680312
Lexile Measure
560
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
August 04, 2015
Series
Poppy the Pirate Dog
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV001020 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Pirates
Library of Congress categories
Cats
Dogs
Kittens

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