Synopses & Reviews
The Gypsy Club Creed
We are the Gypsies of land and sea.
We move from port to port.
We make friends wherever we go.
And everywhere we go, we let people know
That were the Gypsies of land and sea. Pipers dad—the Navy Chief—might be gone again, but Pipers got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most important, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. Piper is determined to win, but teaching her dog Bruna tricks seems nearly impossible. Bruna is simply un-teachable! Or is she? Join Piper as she embarks on new and exciting adventures!
Review
“Pipers first-person narration will win over many readers with its accessible depiction of familys ups and downs. . . . Daveniers line-and-wash drawings illustrate the episodic story with wry humor.”—Booklist
Synopsis
Piper's dad--the Navy Chief--might be gone again, but Piper's got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most important, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. Piper is determined to win, but teaching tricks to her dog seems nearly impossible. Bruna is simply unteachable Or is she? Join Piper as she embarks on new and exciting adventures
Piper is a spunky heroine with lots of spirit--she's both kindhearted and bossy as she tries to find her place in the world as the middle sister.
Synopsis
Piper is dead-set on winning the Gypsy Club Pet Show—if only her dog could learn a few tricks!
About the Author
Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the novels
Piper Reed, Navy Brat;
Part of Me;
Keeper of the Night;
My Louisiana Sky; and
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, winner of the National Book Award, as well as the picture books
Waiting for Gregory and
Skinny Brown Dog. She lives in Amarillo, Texas. Visit her website at www.kimberlywillisholt.com.
Christine Davenier has illustrated many books for children including Piper Reed, Navy Brat, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The First Thing My Mama Told Me by Susan Marie Swanson. She lives in Paris, France. The next Piper Reed adventure by Ms. Holt and Ms. Davenier, Piper Reed Gets a Job, will be available in Fall 2009 from Henry Holt. Three more Piper Reed books will follow in Fall 2010, 2011, and 2112.