Awards
- Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Grades 4-6) 2013
- Short-listed for Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2014
- Short-listed for Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 3-5) 2013
- Short-listed for Sasquatch Award 2013
Overview
Russell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is for poop, S is for scoop, and Brothers is because they're best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two are crazy about dogs. And they're sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don't count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring--and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone. But doing the right thing might still get them what they want--and maybe even more.
Full Product Details
Author: Maribeth Boelts
Publisher: Clarion Books
Imprint: Clarion Books
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 19.10cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9780547577173
ISBN 10: 0547577176
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 25 October 2011
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Heartwarming yet full of gritty issues. Kirkus Reviews Part of the appeal of this book is its edginess. Shawn s and Russell s hardscrabble existences and their heartfelt yearning for a dog to defend them are compelling. School Library Journal A lighthearted portrait of a strong friendship and a plucky kid who doesn't let tough circumstances get him down. Booklist The book's accessibility and high-interest subject make it a natural for reluctant readers, and readers in general will appreciate Russell's moral dilemma and sigh in relief at the happy puppy-acquiring ending. The Bulletin
Heartwarming yet full of gritty issues. -- Kirkus Reviews<br><br> Part of the appeal of this book is its edginess. Shawn's and Russell's hardscrabble existences and their heartfelt yearning for a dog to defend them are compelling. -- School Library Journal<br><br> <p> The book's accessibility and high-interest subject make it a natural for reluctant readers, and readers in general will appreciate Russell's moral dilemma and sigh in relief at the happy puppy-acquiring ending. -- The Bulletin <p> A lighthearted portrait of a strong friendship and a plucky kid who doesn't let tough circumstances get him down. -- Booklist <br><br><p>
<p> Heartwarming yet full of gritty issues. -- Kirkus Reviews<br><br> Part of the appeal of this book is its edginess. Shawn's and Russell's hardscrabble existences and their heartfelt yearning for a dog to defend them are compelling. -- School Library Journal<br> <br> A lighthearted portrait of a strong friendship and a plucky kid who doesn't let tough circumstances get him down. -- Booklist<br> <br> The book's accessibility and high-interest subject make it a natural for reluctant readers, and readers in general will appreciate Russell's moral dilemma and sigh in relief at the happy puppy-acquiring ending. -- The Bulletin<br>
Author Information
Maribeth Boelts has written many picture books, including Those Shoes, which was a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor book. The PS Brothers is her first novel. She lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa. www.maribethboelts.com
