Percy Dog of Destiny

Reviewed by: Mary Peverada - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 21, 2018

Review

Percy, a Jack Russell type, sees the leash and knows it means dog park. Percy cannot go without his favorite toy - a red ball. On the way to the park he meets up with his 3 canine pals - Molly (a poodle), Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (a dachshund) and Fluffy (a mastiff). At the park they run and romp until a squirrel arrives to taunt Percy. The squirrel steals the ball and a distraught Percy calls for help from his friends. Ultimately the ball is retrieved and the dogs head home. The story is told through Percy's eyes in short declarative sentences. The illustrations are amusing and show the personalities of the 4 dogs very well.

Overall Book Score: good