{"product_id":"paloma-shelter-pet-squad-3-isbn-9780545636032","title":"Paloma (Shelter Pet Squad #3)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThere's a big surprise for the Shelter Pet Squad: A group of sato puppies has arrived! Satos are homeless dogs -- of various breeds -- from Puerto Rico. The kids will help them settle in until they are ready for adoption. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuzannah plays with a pup named Paloma until the little dog falls asleep in her lap. It's puppy love! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's why it's hard, the next week, when a line of people forms at the shelter to adopt the satos. Suzannah should be happy that Paloma will soon have a new home. The only problem is... she's not ready to let the dog go. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs there any way for Paloma to get adopted without breaking Suzannah's heart? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal lovers will adore this third book in the irresistible Shelter Pet Squad series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord.\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Shelter Pet Squad #1: \u003ci\u003eJelly Bean\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This heartwarming early chapter book reminds readers that good friends and the chance to make a positive difference are often closer than they may believe. Upbeat and relatable, this promises to be the start to a series that will win over young animal enthusiasts.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lord's own newly adopted shelter pet, a guinea pig, was the inspiration... and she artfully weaves information about animals, shelters, and pet care throughout. Easy vocabulary, uncomplicated sentences, generous dialogue, large font, and friendly illustrations make the book accessible.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pet lovers will enjoy this brief, quietly attractive series opener.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lord's deft pacing and the specific details of shelter volunteering (the kids receive clear enough instructions on setting up treat \"challenges\" for the dogs, for example, that readers could replicate them at home) will keep kids captivated.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Book\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eCynthia Lord is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eHalf a Chance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTouch Blue\u003c\/i\u003e. She made her picture-book debut with \u003ci\u003eHot Rod Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and followed it with the beloved sequel \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at www.cynthialord.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErin McGuire is an illustrator currently working in Dallas, Texas. She's illustrated over fifty books across a range of middle grade and picture book projects, including \u003ci\u003eTime of the Fireflies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Real Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551612227813,"sku":"NP9780545636032","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/paloma-shelter-pet-squad-3-isbn-9780545636032","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}