Author: Sykes, Julie
Reading age: from c 5 years
Published on 15 January 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Perfect Puppies' series.
Paperback | 112 pages
197 x 129 x 10 | 84g
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 third book in a charming new puppy series.
Chloe is nervous about her upcoming sports day relay race. What
if she drops the baton and everyone laughs at her?
While out shopping for new trainers, Chloe meets a mysterious
dog, Lucky, who leads her and her mum to a magical dog shelter!
The Paw Pad pairs children with their perfect puppy and Chloe
is paired with Charlie, a golden cocker spaniel. Chloe and Charlie
attend a birthday party, but Charlie gets scared by the fireworks
and runs off into the woods before anyone can catch her!
Will Chloe be able to find Charlie? And will she be able
to find a way to overcome her nerves?
The third 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
