Pug the Sports Star: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #11)

by Kyla May (Author) Kyla May (Illustrator)

Pug the Sports Star: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #11)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Diary of a Pug

The eleventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Bub has a new hobby: BASKETBALL! He's so good, Bella convinces him to become a doggie basketball coach. Bub loves playing, but he isn't sure how he feels about being in the spotlight. Can Bub's friends help him balance being a SPORTS STAR with staying true to himself?

With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

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This title will be released on Sept. 17, 2024, midnight

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Review quotes

Praise for Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1): "May's cutesy, full-color cartoon art sets the tone for this pug-tastic romp for the new-to-chapter-books crowd. Bub's infectious first-person narration pushes the silly factor off the charts." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Pug's Snow Day: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #2): "The full-color cartoon illustrations, especially of Bub, are adorably expressive and certain to please the age group. A strong, accessible diary story for readers seeking an adorable animal tale." — Kirkus Reviews

"May's next title in the Diary of a Pug series is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a dog's first snow... Readers new to chapter books will love the unique diary format and vibrant illustrations." — School Library Journal

Kyla May

Kyla May is an Australian illustrator, writer, and designer. She is the creator and illustrator of two early chapter book series: Lotus Lane and Diary of a Pug. She is also the illustrator of The Sloth Life and The Underdogs series. In addition to books, Kyla creates animation. She lives by the beach in Victoria, Australia, with her three daughters.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781338877632
Lexile Measure
520
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Publication date
September 17, 2024
Series
Diary of a Pug
BISAC categories
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV032020 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JUV008050 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Animals
Library of Congress categories
Human-animal relationships
Humorous stories
Dogs
Diaries
Basketball
Basketball stories
Humorous fiction
Diary fiction
Pug

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