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by Lori Lobenstine (Author), Il Sung Na (Illustrator)
When Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers move to Boston, she's excited not to be the only brown kid in the neighborhood anymore. She instantly likes the quirky teenager named Juno next door and her pug, Bonney. But not everything's easy. Her classmates make fun of her Vermont overalls. The upstairs neighbor hates barking. And Bonney needs surgery that Juno's family can't afford.
So, Sophie and Juno invent the Barking Puppy, the first ever newspaper written "by dogs" and "for dogs." Will anyone else get how funny it is? And more importantly, can they sell it to raise enough money in time to save Bonney? Will the landlord kick Sophie and her mom out before they even get started? Don't miss this first edition of a doggone great series and find out for yourself!Author Biography
Lori Lobenstine and Sophie Canon, her goddaughter, began collaborating on the original Barking Puppy newspaper when Sophie was ten years old. The Barking Puppy series is inspired by their collaboration, and the ongoing humor and joie de vivre of Sophie and her dogs. Lori lives in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. For more on Lori and Sophie's real-life Barking Puppy adventures, check out thebarkingpuppy.com.
Il Sung Na has illustrated several acclaimed books, including The Barking Puppy, Welcome Home, Bear, and My Tree. Currently based in Kansas City, he teaches illustration courses at the Kansas City Art Institute. In his downtime, Il Sung hits the flea markets to expand his collection of old and interesting items, which he then takes home to show off to his wife and small dog.
