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Description
Bub the pug and his owner Bella are excited to spend the day at Grandma's house, where they explore the attic and build forts. When a spooky presence appears, Bub and Duchess the cat are frightened, and Bub must decide if he can be brave enough to protect his family. The story is a Branches early chapter book designed for beginning readers, with short chapters, easy text, and illustrations on every page.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves dogs, humor, or stories with a little bit of spooky fun, Bub the pug is the kind of character they'll immediately want to be friends with. In this story, Bub becomes convinced there's a ghost lurking in Grandma's attic, and suddenly this lovable scaredy-pug has to dig deep to figure out if he can be brave enough to protect his human, Bella. The diary format with speech bubbles and hilarious illustrations makes it perfect for newly independent readers who want chapter books but still need lots of visual support to stay engaged. There's a sweet friendship dynamic between the pug and Bella that gives the silly ghost story some real heart, and kids will crack up at Bub's dramatic inner monologue about whether he's brave or just really, really good at hiding. Parents will appreciate that while it's spooky enough to be exciting for the K-3 crowd, it's never actually scary more funny-freaky than genuinely frightening. If your kiddo enjoyed books like "Dog Man" or other graphic novel-style early readers, they'll likely gravitate toward this one too.