Awards

• Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2014
• Commended for Cybils (Early Chapter Books) 2013
• Commended for Gryphon Award 2014
• Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (Elementary) 2015

Overview

Lulu loves animals. When Lulu goes on vacation, she finds there's a stray dog living on the beach. Everyone in the town thinks the dog is trouble. But Lulu is sure he just needs a friend. And that he's been waiting for someone just like her. The second book in this early chapter book series for young animal-lovers.

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9780807548202

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Reviews

Fresh as a sea breeze, the story shows McKay's sure hand in creating characters, both human and canine. A rewarding addition to the Lulu series of beginning chapter books. Booklist, March 1, 2013 Like Lulu's first outing, this is rich in the guileless and eccentric charm that is McKay's hallmark, and the details of a family sorting out the difference between a dream vacation and a real one. . .will ring true to many readers. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 1, 2013 McKay hits the nail on the head in this beginning chapter book. . . .This title should be a staple in any early-chapter-book collection. Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013 The cottage's grumpy caretaker points out a dog running wild who's 'not welcome around here.' Them's fightin' words for Lulu, and she systematically goes about winning the dog's trust by feeding and petting him, caring for his neglected coat, and praising him. The Horn Book Magazine, March/April 2013 Whether they live with dogs or not, readers will absorb some truths about family vacations and the true care of animal companions in the company of Lulu and Mellie, who are as utterly charming and as completely age 7 as possible. Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2013

The cottage's grumpy caretaker points out a dog running wild who's 'not welcome around here.' Them's fightin' words for Lulu, and she systematically goes about winning the dog's trust by feeding and petting him, caring for his neglected coat, and praising him. The Horn Book Magazine, March/April 2013 Like Lulu's first outing, this is rich in the guileless and eccentric charm that is McKay's hallmark, and the details of a family sorting out the difference between a dream vacation and a real one. . .will ring true to many readers. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 1, 2013 Whether they live with dogs or not, readers will absorb some truths about family vacations and the true care of animal companions in the company of Lulu and Mellie, who are as utterly charming and as completely age 7 as possible. Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2013 Fresh as a sea breeze, the story shows McKay's sure hand in creating characters, both human and canine. A rewarding addition to the Lulu series of beginning chapter books. Booklist, March 1, 2013 McKay hits the nail on the head in this beginning chapter book. . . .This title should be a staple in any early-chapter-book collection. Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013

Whether they live with dogs or not, readers will absorb some truths about family vacations and the true care of animal companions in the company of Lulu and Mellie, who are as utterly charming and as completely age 7 as possible. Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2013

Author Information

Award-winning author Hilary McKay has written many books for children, including Forever Rose and Caddy's World. She lives in a small village in Derbyshire, England, with her family.Priscilla Lamont has illustrated numerous books for children, including All Kinds of Kisses and The Princess and the Pea. She lives in Kent, England, with her husband, the artist David Hayward.

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