In Book 1 of Puggle in a Muddle, the Canine star of the television series of the same name, Mango, is much loved by her owner Kaylia, a Hollywood actress. Just before Mango can be immortalised with her very own star on the Walk of Fame, she’s separated from Kaylia in an airport, ending up in Paris, where she has to stand in as the star of Monsieur Henri Pompomier’s spring fashion range.
With only her wits to save her, Mango lurches from adventure to adventure, closely pursued by a professional dognapper. Meanwhile, Kaylia is hot on Mango’s trail from one end of France to the other. But will she be reunited in time with her darling dog?
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Mango is a perky goggle-eyed pug who happens to star in her own hit TV show, Puggle in a Muddle. She is wildly successful and enjoys all the gravy one little dog could wish for from a life of fame and fortune however, refreshingly, does not seem tainted by the bright lights.
Her owner is a Hollywood actress who devotes all her time to making the most of moments with Mango. When they are separated in the first novel of this series, The French Connection, all of Mango’s doggy instincts and sassy street smarts are put to the test as she crosses oceans and traverses continents to find Kaylia.
In spite of a narrative that is occasionally as overzealous as a puppy on a playdate, Puggle in a Muddle will more that satisfy young dog lovers and those with a fondness for riotous adventures.
Mango’s French sojourn is followed up by A Worm in the Big Apple. Both make ideal middle grade reading.
– Dmity Powell, Boomerang Blogs
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‘I really loved this exciting tale of a lost Puggle. I couldn’t stop reading until I found out what happened to Mango. Definitely worth reading!’
– Isabella Vecchio, Grade 10B, Tintern Schools, Victoria
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‘Charley de Lupe has created a wonderful little character with Mango, the Puggle who manages to outwit crooks, other dogs and just about everyone else! I enjoyed it immensely and all other work ceased until I had devoured every last word. Brilliant!’
– Cynthia Rabet, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands