Stinky Spike the Pirate Dog
by Peter Meisel (Author) Paul Meisel (Illustrator)
Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . .
Meet Stinky Spike!
Ahoy! When this shipyard pup gets lost at sea, he's rescued by a crew of stinky pirates led by Captain Fishbeard. Spike must prove to the captain he can be a real pirate. Luckily, Stinky Spike has the best nose on the seven seas, and he uses it to sniff out all kinds of treasure. But what happens when Spike's sense of smell leads him to some very strange loot?
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 2--Father-and-son team Peter and Paul Meisel combine their talents in this "Read and Bloom" early chapter book. Readers set sail for a high seas adventure with a dog named Stinky Spike, the perfect matey. This three-chapter book tells the story of a shipyard dog who is cast away when he least expects it--he's blown out to sea in a bucket. Captain Fishbeard soon comes to his rescue but quickly puts Stinky Spike to work sniffing out treasure. The large text is appropriate for newly independent readers and is complemented by charming, full-color illustrations that provide a balanced layout. Hand this to fans of Doreen Cronin's "The Chicken Squad" series (S. & S., 2014). VERDICT With funny characters and an engaging yet simple plotline, this will fly off the shelves.--Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN
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"With funny characters and an engaging yet simple plotline, this will fly off the shelves." —School Library Journal
"The character-driven story line is simple, yet there is a complexity in the wonderful sensory language. . . . This is a must-purchase for libraries with growing or solid collections of early reader chapter books. " —School Library Journal on STINKY SPIKE AND THE ROYAL RESCUE
"This imaginary rumpus is just right for beginners to successfully read and reread." —Kirkus Reviews on SEE ME RUN
Paul Meisel is the author and illustrator of See Me Run, a 2012 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. He has illustrated more than 70 books, including early readers and picture books, including How to Talk Cat by Jean Craighead George. Paul has also illustrated for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Harvard Business Review, and a number of other publications. He lives in Connecticut.
Peter Meisel has been writing and illustrating since he was old enough to hold a crayon. He works for a non-profit organization and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Stinky Spike the Pirate Dog is his first children's book.JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV001020 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Pirates
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
