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Cover of Critter Club 3 Books in 1! Amy and the Missing Puppy; All About Ellie; Liz Learns a Lesson (The Critter Club) by Callie...

Critter Club 3 Books in 1! Amy and the Missing Puppy; All About Ellie; Liz Learns a Lesson (The Critter Club) by Callie...

by Callie Barkley

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2013-01-01
Pages:128
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1665988800

Reading Info

Age Range:0-2

About This Book

The first three books of the charming Critter Club chapter book series about best friends who care for lost and lonely animals are now available together in one paperback bind-up! Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion each have their own different personalities and interests, but they all have one thing in common: a serious love of animals. The Critter Club gets its start when Amy is the only one staying home in Santa Vista for spring break. While helping at her mom’s vet clinic, she encounters cold and e

Our Review

This early chapter book collection introduces young readers to four best friends who share a passion for helping animals in their community. Through three interconnected stories, children follow Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion as they care for lost and lonely creatures, beginning with Amy's spring break discovery of a cold and hungry animal at her mother's veterinary clinic. The narrative gently explores themes of responsibility and compassion while maintaining an accessible reading level for emerging readers.

What distinguishes this animal adventure series is its celebration of diverse personalities united by common purpose, showing children that friendship thrives on both differences and shared values. The veterinary clinic setting provides authentic opportunities to learn about animal care basics while the girls' problem-solving models positive teamwork. Young animal enthusiasts transitioning to chapter books will find both comfort and excitement in these gentle, character-driven stories about making a difference in their community.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction