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The PS Brothers

Maribeth Boelts

Nominee:Rhode Island Children's Book Awards -Grades 3-6 (2013)
Nominee:Sasquatch Award -Children/Young Adult (2013)

Russell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is for poop, S is for scoop, and Brothers is because they're best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two are crazy about dogs. And they're sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don't count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring--and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone.

But doing the right thing might still get them what they want--and maybe even more.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Oct 25th, 2011
  • Pages: 144
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.00in - 0.50in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9780547577173
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Animals - DogsSocial Themes - FriendshipHumorous Stories

About the Author

Boelts, Maribeth: - Maribeth Boelts has written many picture books, including Those Shoes, which was a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor book. Her other published works include Summer's End and The PS Brothers.

Praise for this book

"Heartwarming yet full of gritty issues." --Kirkus Reviews

"Part of the appeal of this book is its edginess. Shawn's and Russell's hardscrabble existences and their heartfelt yearning for a dog to defend them are compelling."--School Library Journal

"A lighthearted portrait of a strong friendship and a plucky kid who doesn't let tough circumstances get him down." --Booklist

"The book's accessibility and high-interest subject make it a natural for reluctant readers, and readers in general will appreciate Russell's moral dilemma and sigh in relief at the happy puppy-acquiring ending."--The Bulletin
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