S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister - by S E Hinton & C'w Cooke (Paperback)

About the Book

A graphic novel adaptation of Hinton's story of a young boy who's astonished when his new puppy begins to change into a human girl who says to him, "I love you, brother!"

Book Synopsis

S.E. Hinton, author of "The Outsiders," was, and still is, one of the most popular and best-known writers of young adult fiction. "The Puppy Sister" is a touching story about a family and their new pet. Nick and his parents get more than they bargained for when their newly adopted puppy, Aleasha, decides she'll have more fun with her new "family" if she becomes human, too. So begins a laugh-out-loud adventure told from Aleasha's point of view, about her transformation from puppy to girl.

Review Quotes

"Delightful. Great choice for young, independent readers." Common Sense Media

"It's not easy to pull off the sort of real-life fantasy S. E. Hinton attempts in The Puppy Sister. She largely succeeds, and the book will no doubt delight young independent readers" NY Times

"Powerful message of how family love overcomes sibling rivalry. The few illustrations are perfect for this well-told story. Reading level and content make it a great read-alone, even for reluctant readers." GREAT SCHOOLS