Review by Booklist Review
Pug ahoy! Lady Miranda has a birthday party to attend at the boating lake, and she never goes anywhere without her faithful pug. Fortunately, she has a dog-sized sailor suit that is perfect for the occasion. Unfortunately, Pug is afraid of the water and isn't looking forward to the party one bit. Once at the lake, Pug takes advantage of a distraction to get away from the docks and investigate the contents of a nearby picnic basket into which he tumbles and becomes an unwitting stowaway. Before long, he is carried far from Lady Miranda and must bravely find his way back to her, encountering frightening situations and several tasty snacks along the way. This charming chapter book will delight young readers ready to tackle longer stories. The breezy tone and adventurous plot will keep the pages turning, while comical illustrations accented with blue and red add to the fun. This playful story is sure to make a splash with fans of Alex T. Smith's Claude books or Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson series.--Smith, Julia Copyright 2017 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
A dog with a fear of the water reluctantly embarks on an aquatic misadventure. Pug lives in a posh townhouse with his child guardian, the equally pampered Lady Miranda, where they gorge themselves on jam tarts and are attended to by footmen. A trip to the lake results in a series of unexpected diversions for Pug (whom Lady Miranda has dressed in a sea captain's outfit), as he gets separated from his young mistress, helps a team of rowers win a race, and sets sail with another girl. Newcomer James creates a quirky, mixed-up setting (the tale is set in the present day, yet Lady Miranda's footmen wear powdered wigs and cart her around in a sedan chair), and Ceulemans's airy pen-and-ink drawings, accented with peach and bright blue, draw out the story's physical comedy, particularly during a climactic helicopter rescue at the local swimming pool. Ages 6-9. (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-Meet Pug. He lives with his best friend, Lady Miranda; her housekeeper; and two running footmen. Today, the two friends have been invited to go pedal boating. Lady Miranda dubs her canine pal Captain Pug. Being terrified of water, the dog isn't so thrilled. Soon Pug gets separated from Lady Miranda before he can become a real captain. He ends up on the adventure of his life, which involves picnic baskets, a bus, a rowing team, and even a girl in a dinghy. Meanwhile, Lady Miranda and her footmen are desperate to find Pug and look high and low to find him. Pug is a fun, engaging character, while Lady Miranda is caring and will remind young readers of Fancy Nancy and Eloise. The plot is simple but humorous. The text and illustrations are well balanced and will encourage children transitioning to chapter books. The illustrations are detailed and complement the text, adding depth and humor to the story. VERDICT Fans of dogs and animal adventures will have a hard time putting this one down.-Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In these offbeat British imports, Pug lives a very spoiled life with equally pampered Lady Miranda. In Captain, they attend a party on a lake, and (water-averse) Pug gets lost and must find his way back to Lady Miranda. The prissy pair's misadventure is on horseback in Cowboy. Color-accented illustrations with a vintage feel make the most of comedic moments. [Review covers these titles: Captain Pug and Cowboy Pug.] (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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