Dog Circus Block Party (The Barking Puppy #2)
Book 2
Lori Lobenstine author Il Sung Na illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Levine Querido
Publishing:12th Nov '26
£13.99
This title is due to be published on 12th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Fans of Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks and Karina Yan Glaser’s The Vanderbeekers will be delighted by the Barking Puppy series.
When Mr. O’Connor moves in across the street from Sophie and Juno, the writers of the Barking Puppy newspaper, they immediately butt heads. He hates dogs and wants the neighborhood to be more "upscale." That includes closing the beloved neighborhood school. Will Sophie and Juno be able to keep their school open and bridge the gap between new and old neighbors with an all-out, colorful Dog Circus Block party?
“Sophie and her friends are lovable protagonists, and middle grade readers will enjoy rooting for them; a small cast of canine companions also adds to the fun. Readers new to the series can jump right in without missing a beat, and throughout the story, Lobenstine successfully explores themes related to gentrification, racism, prejudice, school funding, activism, and community care without getting didactic or heavy-handed… A bright mix of school and neighborhood high jinks that touches on timely social justice issues.” –– SLJ
“People (and puppies) united will never be defeated… Through thoughtful descriptions and creative dog analogies, Lobenstine synthesizes complex issues like gentrification, prejudice, and economic injustice into digestible, kid-friendly scenarios. Na’s illustrations add humor and context to this gently empowering read. A joyful, community-centered ode to collective action.” –– Kirkus
ISBN: 9781646146338
Dimensions: 197mm x 140mm x 20mm
Weight: 431g
216 pages