Ellen Miles
1) Patches
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They have a puppy of their own named Buddy, but they also foster dogs that need help finding new homes. Charles and his friend Sammy are on their way home from school one day when they hear a puppy crying. His name is Patches, and he's tied up in a garage all by himself. His owners seem to care ABOUT Patches, but they don't know how to care FOR him. And it's up to Charles and Lizzie to show them! ...
2) Lucky
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
Charles and his shy new friend David are camping out in the backyard when a big storm blows in. They make a dash for the house-but not before Charles sees a pair of eyes glowing in the night. Was that a puppy out there, all alone in the storm? The next day, Charles and David find the stray, injured mixed-breed puppy, win his trust, and get him to the vet. He's very sick, and the vet is not sure she can save him. Will this Benji look-alike be lucky...
3) Cody
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
When Cody is left on the front step of the Petersons' house, Lizzie and Charles refuse to stop until they have found the perfect home for Cody.
4) Mocha
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 30
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
Charles and his family are visiting relatives in the country when a stranger drops off a puppy. Mocha, a Bernese mountain dog, was running around on the highway without a leash or tags. Now this adventurous pup needs a place to live.
5) Molly
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 31
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles offers to foster Molly he thinks that she is a very sweet puppy. But then Charles finds out that she is a Rottweiler. He's never been scared of a foster dog before. Can he overcome his fear and find this gentle pup a home?
6) Angel
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 46
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. While hiking with her new environmental club, Lizzie sees a dog stranded in the woods. After a dramatic rescue, the Petersons decide to take in Angel, an adorable Havanese. Will they find this playful pup the right new owner?" --
7) Zipper
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 34
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie goes up to the mountains with her best friend, Maria, the girls think that they're going to get a break from their dog-walking business. But then Zipper shows up and Lizzie can't resist helping this adorable pup!
8) Boomer
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 38
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Lizzie's mom has three of her best friends coming over to visit for a long weekend when the Petersons get a call about Boomer, a big mixed breed puppy who needs a place to stay. Can Lizzie take care of him without ruining mom's plans?"--
9) Stella
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 36
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
When Charles meets this adorable Maltese pup at the campground, it's love at first sight. But something is not quite right with Stella. Can he figure out the problem?
10) Oscar
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 29
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the Puppy Place, where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie gets a phone call from Aunt Amanda about Oscar, a schnauzer, she wants to help. But this puppy has trouble getting along with other dogs. Will Lizzie be able to find this pup a friend?" -- from publisher's web site.
11) Bitsy
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 48
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This itsy Morkie (maltese-yorkie mix) may be the tiniest dog Charles has ever seen. But she thinks she's a big girl and she's full of sassy attitude. Can the Petersons find her a perfect forever home?
12) Edward
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 49
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This puppy is quite a handful. He doesn't listen, he's obsessed with his toy sheep, and he can't ride in the car without...um...getting sick. Has Lizzie met her match, or will she be able to train this pugnacious pug?
13) Zig & Zag
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 64
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When their mom sits the family down for a talk, Charles and Lizzie are excited to hear that they'll be fostering Zig and Zag, twin Brittany puppies! Double the puppies should mean double the fun, but the twins are very hyper and need a lot of attention. In order to find this adorable duo...
14) Miki
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 59
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles and his family foster Miki, a Bichon Frise puppy whose former owner taught her to dance.
15) Rusty
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 54
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Lizzie is so ready for animal camp at the Caring Paws Shelter during her school vacation. She loves spending time with all the animals and already has her sights set on one to be her Pet Pal. But once she arrives, Lizzie gets a special assignment from Ms. Dobbins: Rusty, a beautiful and energetic Irish setter. Can Lizzie teach Rusty a few new tricks before the week at camp is up?
16) Barney
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 57
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs and give them the proper care until they can find the perfect home. Lizzie is excited to watch her best friend Maria compete, but as the horses get ready, a curious dachshund races into the ring! Finding the perfect owners for this loud and peppy dog might not be so easy.
17) Bentley
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 53
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When the Petersons arrive in Misty Valley for the weekend, Charles learns that a Weimaraner puppy named Bentley is in need of a home and works to find him his forever home.
18) Bear
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
Even on a snowy ski vacation, Lizzie finds a puppy in need.
19) Jack
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
Aunt Amanda knows that Lizzie can't turn down the chance to foster a new puppy, so she brings over a boxer - who loves to chew up everything in sight! Can Lizzie find the right owner for this special pup before her house is destroyed?
20) Gizmo
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 32
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
After taking in Gizmo the Sheltie puppy, the Petersons learn this little puppy must have something to do before his energy destroys everything in Charles and Lizzie's house.