Friday, 5 July 2024

Book Review: Kelpie Chaos by Deb Fitzpatrick

 Kelpie Chaos

by

Deb Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication date: 1st May 2024
Genre: Junior Fiction
Pages: 112
RRP: $14.99AU (paperback)
 

Review: Kelpie Chaos

When Eli's friend Max tells him that a kelpie pup is going to be sent to the pound if it isn't adopted, Eli's family decide they are ready for a new dog in their life. They go as a family to visit the farm and pick up their new dog and name him Zoom.
 
In Kelpie Chaos Deb Fitzpatrick portrays the challenges of having a new pup in the house as Zoom gets up to lots of mischief and the family needs to adjust to his puppy stage.
 
I liked that the whole family took on the job of exercising Zoom and taking him for walks. The parents didn't push the chores solely on the children.
 
Kelpie Chaos is an action packed read with lots of fun moments as Zoom likes to chase lawnmowers, at the local park, as though he is rounding them up. 
Lots of danger and suspense when Zoom goes missing during a picnic in the bush and as night falls they still haven't found him. Eli and his family refuse to give up hope.

Kelpies are fast becoming a popular family pet and Kelpie Chaos shows the fun in owning such an energetic dog and also the commitment required when sharing your life with this breed.

My rating 4.5 / 5 🐕🐕🐕🐕½

Age recommendation: 6 - 10 years

See Fremantle Press website for teaching notes or to read an extract.
https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/kelpie-chaos/
 

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