Bea Garcia thinks her dog Sophie is the smartest dog in the world, but after a frenzied disappearance is Sophie smart enough to find her way back to Bea?

High-spirited protagonist Bea shares her love for her dog, her annoyance for her “monstrous” neighbor, and her family dynamics through her musings, accompanied with her penciled art in Tale of a Scaredy Dog, the third book in the Bea Garcia series by author and illustrator Deborah Zemke.

Short chapters made even more condensed with the addition of Bea’s art make this book an excellent transition for readers who want to venture into chapter books but are not yet ready to leave pictures behind. With the reading level of Amelia Bedelia and the antics of Judy Moody, Bea Garcia is a great add on to your family library.

Review of an Advance Reader Copy

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Dial Books for Young Readers

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore: None

Sex/Nudity: None

Mature Subject Matter:

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Alcohol / Drug Use:

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