It’s been a year since the family’s dog, Schnoozle, died. Eli and Lexie really, really want a new dog. So does the whole family. And luck has it that there is a puppy who needs a family
As they bring this new puppy home, they name him Zoom. He’s shiny-eyed, has floppy-ears and big paws. He is the darkest of dark black and has a twinkle in his eye. Now puppies can be tricky, and Zoom is no different. Where are my socks? Who ate the cake?
Zoom is a kelpie cross. Kelpies are working dogs. So, Zoom in name and zoom in nature. He is super active and very much likes to be busy and round-up just about anything he can, just like kelpies do with sheep on a farm. The family soon learn there is more to bringing up a puppy than they originally thought.
One day the family and Zoom head out on a bush walk but Zoom goes missing. Their hearts sink as they desperately look for him. Where is he and what could he be up to? As the day slips into night they worry more and more where Zoom is. Will they find their mischievous pup?
This is great book for children transitioning from young readers to longer stories or even good for older primary age children who are struggling with reading. And for any young family looking to bring home a new puppy this book is perfect to help with understanding everything from training, boundaries for pups, and to how to keep your valuable socks safe. It’s loads of fun too.
Reviewed by Emily Ross
Age Guide 6+
Read an interview with Deb Fitzpatrick
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deb Fitzpatrick writes for adults, young adults and children.
Her books have been named Notable Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, shortlisted in the West Australian Young Readers Book Awards, published in the US, and optioned for film.
Deb lived in a shack in Costa Rica for four years where she became accustomed – well, almost – to orange-kneed tarantulas walking through her house, and sloths and spider-monkeys swinging in the trees outside.
Deb loves using stories from real life in her novels and regularly teaches creative writing to people of all ages.
She has a Master of Arts from UWA, and shares her life with a lovely family and their kelpie, who is absolutely not a failed sheep dog.
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