Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventuresand friendships, too!

With longer chapters and occasional blackandwhite illustrations, Mile 5 Road to Reading books are just right for the independent reader.

From Children's Literature

This chapter book has an engaging plot, endearing characters (animal and human) and age-appropriate text. Readers can empathize with Bobby and enjoy Lucy's antics. Bobby is a quiet, reflective child who still struggles with reaching out but grows more aware as the book progresses. Bobby learns that he may not be so different from other children after all. This title is one in the publisher's "Road to Reading" series. It also has a sequel by the same author entitled Lucy on the Loose.