Sugar, Gummi, and Lollipop

Reviewed by: Deidre Walsh - Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2016

Review

Sugar, Gummi, and Lollipop is one of the newest titles in the popular Puppy Place series. Brother and sister Charles and Lizzie and their family love puppies. They foster puppies, take care of them, and help to find them forever homes. In this installment, Lizzie and her friend Maria find three puggle puppies abandoned in a box outside Maria's family's cabin. The girls, along with their families, have to take care of the puppies, make sure they are safe and healthy. The puppies are so cute, but Lizzie and Maria know they can't keep them forever. They have to find them forever homes soon enough. As with the other titles in this series, this one doesn't disappoint. The story is full of cute puppies, friends working together, families. There is just enough tension to make things realistic. There are some sad moments, but Puppy Place is a place where every dog finds a home. This title is good for independent readers who love animal stories. The books are all just under 100 pages, so it is not an overwhelming read for 2nd-4th grade readers. The story is fun and believable. The characters aren't deep, but they are enjoyable to meet. Dog lovers and fans of Animal Ark series will enjoy this one. A good purchase, especially if you have others in the series.

Overall Book Score: good