Perfect Puppies #2: Bertie the Friendly Puppy New by Julie Sykes (author) and Lisa Alderson (illustrator)

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with an AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes the second book in a charming new puppy series. Bella and Henry have come to Barkington to visit their grandparents but they just can’t seem to get along. One afternoon, after yet another squabble, a mysterious dog appears in the garden who brings the family to the Paw Pad, the magical dog shelter. When a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them with their perfect puppy. Bella is paired with Bertie, a sweet cockapoo. Their parents enter the siblings into a treasure hunt and Bella and Henry are desperate to win the prize: tickets to the local water park. But the competition can only be won in pairs. And not long after the start whistle, Bella and Henry realize that another pair are cheating! Can Bertie help Bella and Henry to stop the cheaters? And will they all be able to work together?

• The second story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7
• Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb
• By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academy series, now a Netflix animated series