Kristin Earhart

{my thoughts} – Max Harding and his friends are a part of a flag football team named the Walruses. His coach has a cute little Husky and every time he sees that dog he wishes it was his team name. All the other teams have strong breed names but them and their team seems to be the worst of them all.

Max has always wanted a dog of his own but his mom and dad have always said it’s too much responsibility for them. Max and his friends all help at pet store in town named Powers Pets. On his way out the door his mom tells him that his dad has a big surprise for him. Max doesn’t want to get his hopes up but he thinks he is going to be getting a puppy. A short time after Max and his friends start working his dad shows up and Max does get a puppy. My Powers makes sure Max knows the puppy’s special trick. When the puppy does his trick Max hears a voice in his head. It takes him awhile to figure it out but he only hears voices of people that need help.

Max’s team has to play against the Bulldogs in the next week. One of the players on that team named Jason isn’t real nice. It seems Bear, Max’s dog can tell that Jason doesn’t like him. Eventually Max is able to get Jason to pet Bear and then things are okay. Max’s team also win the game when he and another player switch positions.

This book is nice, it shows that it’s good to help other people. It also shows that when you include everyone on the team you can more easily work towards your end goal of winning. The illustrations in this book match perfectly with the storyline. I also liked how easy this book was to read and follow along with. It is another wonderful book for any child that loves dogs/ puppies!… (more)

{My Thoughts} – Sadie helps out at Power Pets like her friends Max, Henry and Lexi do. The pet store gets in a new litter of Poodle Puppies and Sadie really wants one. She asks her parents and they agree to allow her to get one. She names her new puppy Truffles. Truffles has a special trick, his trick seems to help Sadie have the ability to have more confidence in herself. At the end of the book she and Truffles participates in a talent show and if you’d like to know how it turns out, you’ll have to read the book.

This is an awesome book for children to read, that have problems believing in themselves. I can understand how in today’s world children may have problems believing in themselves and understanding that they really can do anything as long as they put their minds to it. I know that sometimes the best way to help them be able to do such things is assist in encouraging them as parents. However, this book takes a different spin on encouraging. The puppy helps to encourage Sadie and helps her to see her true potential.

I do think that this book series can be a wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf! They are short reads and each have really nice lessons and pick me ups in them that can help children learn without being given a lengthy lecture.… (more)

{my thoughts} – Lexi Torres and her friends discover that their favorite toy store has closed, but while they are looking into the window of the empty store they notice a dog and a cat. A little while later they meet Mr. Power the new owner of the store which is going to be call Powers Pets. When Lexi gets home she again with the help of her brother mentions that she wants a dog to her parents, but they still tell her no. Lexi has a few things going on with the stoe closing, her best friend Simon moving, school starting soon and her birthday coming up.

When Lexi goes with her parents to find out what is going on with school her envelope from the teacher ends up in the Pet Store. While she is there she meets a puppy named Luna. The store owner has the puppy do a special trick in front of Lexi and her parents and all the sudden it’s okay for her to have a dog. Lexi then takes Luna home. It doesn’t take her long to discover Luna’s trick is anything short of magic and when she does it people she talks to are forced to be honest.

Lexi is excited about the new puppy and wants Simon to meet it but Simon is moving and hasn’t talked to her. She eventually catches up with him and his dog on a walk and they work things out. Lexi and her other friends soon agree to help Mr. Power in his store.

This book is written in a nice playful tone. It is attention grabbing, a fast read and easy to understand. I think that aside from the magic puppy tricks and child can relate to the things that Lexi is forced to deal with in this book. I loved the illustrations and how they helped to add to the storyline. It is also an excellent book for any child that loves animals, particularly dogs!… (more)

{my thoughts} – Lexi Torres and her friends discover that their favorite toy store has closed, but while they are looking into the window of the empty store they notice a dog and a cat. A little while later they meet Mr. Power the new owner of the store which is going to be call Powers Pets. When Lexi gets home she again with the help of her brother mentions that she wants a dog to her parents, but they still tell her no. Lexi has a few things going on with the stoe closing, her best friend Simon moving, school starting soon and her birthday coming up.

When Lexi goes with her parents to find out what is going on with school her envelope from the teacher ends up in the Pet Store. While she is there she meets a puppy named Luna. The store owner has the puppy do a special trick in front of Lexi and her parents and all the sudden it’s okay for her to have a dog. Lexi then takes Luna home. It doesn’t take her long to discover Luna’s trick is anything short of magic and when she does it people she talks to are forced to be honest.

Lexi is excited about the new puppy and wants Simon to meet it but Simon is moving and hasn’t talked to her. She eventually catches up with him and his dog on a walk and they work things out. Lexi and her other friends soon agree to help Mr. Power in his store.

This book is written in a nice playful tone. It is attention grabbing, a fast read and easy to understand. I think that aside from the magic puppy tricks and child can relate to the things that Lexi is forced to deal with in this book. I loved the illustrations and how they helped to add to the storyline. It is also an excellent book for any child that loves animals, particularly dogs!… (more)