{"product_id":"absolutely-lucy-paperback","title":"Absolutely Lucy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIlene Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmanda Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures--and friendships, too  In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures--and friendships, too!\u003cbr\u003e\"Depicted with humor and realism. . . . The respectful attention given to their peer's difficulties and progress will be much appreciated by newly and almost independent readers.\"--\"The Bulletin \u003cbr\u003e\"Bobby's fears of new people and situations are skillfully captured, and the story is entertaining and well plotted. Bobby is an endearing character, and he and his dog are an appealing combination.\"--\"School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003eFor over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including \"Buddy Love Now on Video and \"Jack: \"The Early Years of J.F.K. She is the children's books editor at ALA Booklist. The author lives in Highland Park, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., \u003c\/i\u003e and her Stepping Stones \u003ci\u003eAbsolutely Lucy, Lucy on the Loose, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLook at Lucy!\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the children's books editor at ALA \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003emagazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.4 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 17, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely Lucy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153278472327,"sku":"9780307265029","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3de0662b71b933e6000078575312be1d.webp?v=1733220389","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/absolutely-lucy-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}