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Goldie

by Ellen Miles · 2006

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Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy.

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Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisdogsdogsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisSpainSpainMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 80 pages

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