Lucy on the Loose (A Stepping Stone Book) [Paperback]

Ilene Cooper (Author), Amanda Harvey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

When Bobby Quinn got a beagle puppy for his eighth birthday, his whole life changed. Lucy helped him forget his shyness and make new friends. But now Lucy's taken off after a fat orange cat, and no one in the neighborhood has seen her anywhere. What will Bobby do if his best friend is gone for good?
In this sequel to Absolutely Lucy, Ilene Cooper continues the irresistible story of a boy and his beagle.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

(It is Booklist policy that a book written or edited by a staff member receives a brief description rather than a recommending review.)Gr. 2-4. In this sequel to Absolutely Lucy (1999), also in the Road to Reading series, Bobby Quinn's beagle, Lucy, runs off , chasing a big ginger cat all over town. Bobby is desperate to find them, but he must overcome his shyness to do so. Amanda Harvey provides the pencil illustrations. Stephanie Zvirin
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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 (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307265080
• ISBN-13: 978-0307265081
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hared to catch!, March 6, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Absolutely Lucy #2: Lucy on the Loose (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Library Binding)

Lucy on the Loose is about a dog that gets on the loose. The owner chased the dog all over town. I couldn't put it down because it was so exciting!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lucy on the Loose, February 21, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Lucy on the Loose (A Stepping Stone Book) (Paperback)

I am 7 years old and I think this book is a very good book.
This book is about 2 boys that lost Lucy the dog and find her at the
baseball game. They meet a lady who wants her cat. The boys told her that she had an orange cat and they said they had seen her cat because Lucy was chasing her cat. At the end of the story the cat was sleeping and the dog was tired and the boys have a party.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucy on the Loose, March 29, 2008

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This review is from: Lucy on the Loose (A Stepping Stone Book) (Paperback)

I work with children who are either having problems reading or who are possibly having self esteem problems in the regular classroom. I bring my pet partner (bitsie a miniature daschund) into the school and the children (who are chosen by their teacher) read to her. I have been able to see them loose shyness and gain more confidence in their ability to read as the year has progressed. There are about 10 teams of dogs and their partners going into a local school and the kids really enjoy seeing them. I have found that short chapter book such as this are very good books for them to read.