March 2014, Stripes Publishing, 112 pages, Paperback, Review copy
Themes: friendship, dog grooming, fun plans, being
on TV, helping others, four-legged fun
Content: Humour, a few tense moments, lots of smiles
Summary from Little Tiger Press
Dog Star is the second book in Pooch Parlour, a glitzy new
series for children who love dogs and adore giving them the luxuries
everyone's best friend deserves, written by Katy Cannon. Pooch Parlour
is more than just a grooming salon – it’s doggy heaven! It’s the perfect
place for pet pampering and the dedicated team of groomers give each
dog star treatment.
A famous film director is using Pooch
Parlour as the official grooming salon for his A-list film-star dogs.
Abi is thrilled at the chance to brush up against – and brush the coats
of – these glamorous pooches. She even gets to test out her dog-training
skills on Pickle, the perky little Yorkie who is destined to become a
star.
Nayuleska's thoughts
This second book in the series is as good as the
first! Just like book one the illustrations match the feel of the story as well
as how I imagined everyone to be. It's obvious that Abi knows what she is doing
in her aunt's parlour - it gives her a confidence boost which I think helps as
she is a little nervous with the latest job, taking care of dogs in a film! Abi
meets a new friend who clicks with her straight away, and shows Abi around on
set. This is one of several perks Abi gets for working with her aunt, however
it isn't all plain sailing.
Abi has to work undercover to help her new
friend's dog be in the film. I think because I'm a lot older than Abi I
understood why the film director was reluctant to use his daughter's dog - yes
she could do tricks but she wasn't necessarily trained to do it repeatedly
without freaking out in front of the cameras. I liked the fairy tale which the
film was based on, and the challenge it provided Abi with when she had errands to
run. Once again there is a happy ending for all involved! Roll on June when I
can read book 3!
Find out more on Katy's website.
Suggested read
Definitely see Abi's adventure from the
beginning in Pooch Parlour #1 V.I.P (Very Important Pup) (Children's, 7 years +, 10/10E) Link to follow soon.
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