Puggleton Park #1, by Deanna Kizis

(Paperback, 144 pages, first published in 2024)

Meet Penelope the pug in the first book of this delightful series set in Regency-era London!

Penelope is a pleasant little pug who has quite the quandary: All she can remember is that she lost her Lady in the park while chasing the most dreadful squirrel. Now she dreams of one day finding a new Lady and a permanent place to stay. So when she finds herself taken in by the kind Lady Diggleton, she can't believe her luck!

But Penelope soon discovers that Lady Diggleton is searching for her previous owner and worries she will have to leave the Lady she's come to love. To make matters worse, that dreadful squirrel keeps poking its nose in wherever Penelope happens to be. However shall she keep herself from chasing it again and ruining all hopes of tea parties, elegant balls, and a forever home?

Perfect for future fans of Jane Austen, the adorably illustrated pages of Puggleton Park are sure to charm chapter book readers.

Storyglory Cautions: One character in this Regency-era spoof is named Lady Picklebottom. Penelope talks to the moon at one point, looking for help. A wife hopes that her husband can hear her from beyond the grave.

Recommended Age: 5-10