Description
One girl. One boy. Two dogs in puppy love. And one giant lie that spins out of control...
This sweet and funny novel about pugs and friendship is perfect for tween readers looking for a rom-com that is just right for them.
Ana Ramos may not have a dog of her own, but she does get to walk her neighbor's adorable pug, Osito. One day, at the park, Osito befriends another pug, whose owner happens to be a cute boy named Calvin. When Calvin assumes that Osito belongs to Ana, she doesn't correct him. No big deal, right?Ana doesn't realize the trouble she has unleashed until Calvin shows up at her school. Calvin suggests setting up playdates for the two pugs, and Ana can't bring herself to admit that Osito isn't hers. In fact, her fibs keep multiplying! Will Ana fess up and figure out how she feels about Calvin before her white lies catch up to her?
Author: J. J. Howard
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 7.58h x 5.35w x 0.66d
ISBN13: 9798225028213
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance
About the Author
J.J. Howard is the author of Sit, Stay, Love; Pugs and Kisses; Pugs in a Blanket; The Love Pug; and That Time I Joined the Circus. She teaches English in Florida, where she lives with one very spoiled miniature dachshund named Willow. Visit J.J. online at jjhowardbooks.com.