Dog Diaries

Junior is very excited to be able to tell his story through the pages of his diary. He has been adopted by the Catch-A-Doggy-Bone family [a most appropriate name for new human pet pals] and is the particular friend of the youngest, Ruff. This family might be better known to some readers as the Khatchadorians, with Rafe the central character in the Middle School series by James Patterson. Junior guides his readers round his new kennel, exploring all the new spaces including the Sleep Room, the Food Room and the Picture Box Room, as well as the Backyard and the Hallway Closet. He introduces his new human family and doggy friends in the neighbourhood before describing his experiences at obedience classes. Despite being determined to show how clever he is, Junior is quite easily distracted, especially when raccoons are involved, so these don't always go to plan. However once Junior realizes what is expected of him, and with the threat of being sent back to doggy prison hanging over him, he does try his best to work with his person-pal, Ruff. Lively and funny, these illustrated chaotic canine capers will keep young readers entertained and eagerly anticipating further installments of Junior's diaries. 208 pages / Ages 6+ / Reviewed by Jayne Gould, school librarian.

Suggested Reading Age 5+