Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Paperback]

Ilene Cooper (Author), Amanda Harvey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 1999 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM) (Book 1)

Bobby 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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-Children who are stretching their reading wings will enjoy these short chapter books. In Lucy, Bobby Quinn is a shy child who has no friends until he receives a beagle puppy for his eighth birthday. Named after a favorite baby-sitter who has moved away, Lucy becomes the child's best friend. During a long, hot summer, she helps him develop special relationships with an elderly neighbor, a talkative girl at dog obedience school, and a new boy who is also shy. 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. Ghost Horse also deals with making friends, but with a supernatural touch. When Emily's family moves to a small town, she is unhappy about leaving her friends behind. From her new bedroom window, she spies a ghost horse and, with the help of a classmate, learns more about the fate of "Moonlight" and his owners. While many readers will identify more with the realistic portrayals in Cooper's work, Stanley's story also results in new friendships and provides readers with a bit of a mystery to solve. Welcome additions to any collection in which short chapter books are in demand.
Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

For over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her Stepping Stones Absolutely Lucy, Lucy on the Loose, and Look at Lucy! She is also the children's books editor at ALA Booklist magazine.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (December 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307265021
• ISBN-13: 978-0307265029
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.2 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a breakthrough into chapter reading!!, July 31, 2001

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McVay Family (Issaquah, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

I've tried, unsucessfully, a number of times to introduce my son to chapter books. He is only four, but will be turning five soon. I wanted him to experience the imaginative process of developing an image in his mind from what he hears. This is the first book that has held his interest. He can't read it himself but I can see his face change expression as he listens - I know his mind is at work. We always only read one chapter at a time, drawing the story out. He always can recall the story up to the starting point and is anxious to hear another chapter. I feel like the "magic" of books has been taken to a new level for our little reader - what an amazing thing to see.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, October 27, 2010

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This review is from: Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

We just adopted a beagle from a rescue for my 8 year old son. I got this book for him since he is a reader and he wanted more of the set. It was a little easy for him (he is a 3rd grader and high reader) but it still kept his attention and he was ready for more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review by Sophie, 6-year-old, July 16, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

I have just read the book "Absolutely Lucy" by Ilene Cooper, and I am writing my first book report ever! This book is about a squirmy little puppy beagle and her owner Bobby, who is really shy. Bobby got the beagle on his 8th birthday and named her "Lucy". Lucy drags Bobby into all sorts of things! Also, Lucy helps Bobby make new friends, because Bobby was so shy he had trouble making friends.

I really enjoyed reading "Absolutely Lucy" and I want to know more about Lucy and Bobby!