Alfie the Cheeky Puppy

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with a big, AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes a charming new puppy series, perfect for early readers. When timid Amelia Jones moves to Barkington, she struggles to adjust to her new life. One day, when out on a walk her family, Amelia meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who brings the family to the Paw Pad, the local dog shelter. But the Paw Pad is no ordinary dog shelter. When a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them with their perfect puppy. Shy Amelia is paired with Alfie, a mischievous labrador puppy. But Alfie's playful antics are a lot for Amelia to handle. During a trip to the park, Amelia overhears that evil Mr Kat is planning to run for mayor so that he can close the Paw Pad and build a cat shelter instead! Will Amelia and Alfie be able to save the Paw Pad? And will Amelia and Alfie be the perfect friends? The first 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