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The first three books of the charming Critter Club chapter book series about best friends who care for lost and lonely animals are now available together in one paperback bind-up!

Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion each have their own different personalities and interests, but they all have one thing in common: a serious love of animals. The Critter Club gets its start when Amy is the only one staying home in Santa Vista for spring break. While helping at her mom’s vet clinic, she encounters cold and elusive millionaire Marge Sullivan’s puppy Rufus…and an unexpected mystery. After her friends return home, the girls get to the bottom of what happened to Rufus—and discover a way to help other lost and lonely animals in their town.

Their mission continues with a group of baby rabbits, but Ellie is distracted from her club responsibilities when she lands the lead role in their elementary school’s Spring Spectacular. Then, Liz’s plans of a vacation spent making art and spending time with her friends at The Critter Club change when she’s stuck in summer school.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

This heartwarming paperback bind-up includes:
Amy and the Missing Puppy
All About Ellie
Liz Learns a Lesson

About The Author

Callie Barkley loves animals. As a young girl, she dreamed of getting a cat or dog of her own until she discovered she was allergic to most of them. It was around this time that she realized the world was full of all kinds of critters that could use some love. She now lives with her husband and two kids in Connecticut. They share their home with exactly ten fish and a very active ant farm.

About The Illustrator

Marsha Riti is an illustrator based in Austin, Texas. She likes to take long walks, stopping frequently to pet neighborhood kitties.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (July 1, 2025)
  • Length: 368 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665988803
  • Grades: K - 4
  • Ages: 5 - 9

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