Callie Barkley

In the twenty-first book of the Critter Club series, Amy discovers she has a real knack for training puppies. But when she takes on too many puppy clients, things get out of hand--or paw When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at her mom's vet clinic, she agrees to help the woman train her new pet. Amy does such a great job, she starts getting calls from more puppy owners Things go great for a while, but soon, Amy is in way over her head. She can't say no to a puppy in need and has taken on way too many clients Amy barely has time for school or her friends in between all the puppies. Can she dig herself out of this hole before she goes barking mad? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Marion plans a perfect girls weekend for her friends--with a surprise appearance from a snow bunny --in the twentieth book of the Critter Club series. Marion has planned the ultimate girls' getaway. There will be skiing, a trip to the spa, and of course, hot chocolate What Marion didn't plan was a snow bunny sighting As members of the Critter Club, she and her friends are so excited to find the most adorable bunny. But when Marion's kitten, Ollie, scares the bunnies away, Marion scolds him. That's when she notices he's been acting a little strange the whole time. What's wrong with Ollie? And will the girls get to see the bunnies again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Liz has a big class project to complete but how can she focus on it when her nosy new neighbor seems to be popping up everywhere? Liz must solve both problems in the nineteenth book of the Critter Club series. When a boy Liz's age moves in next door, Liz hopes they might become friends. But right away Liz can tell the boy has no interest in being friendly. So why does he keep showing up everywhere she is? Plus, Liz has a big class project to complete--an animal habitat diorama--but she can't think of anything to create and her nosy new neighbor isn't helping With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Ellie tries her hand at softball in the eighteenth book of the Critter Club series, but she begins to wonder if she's only meant for the stage When Ellie joins a softball team, she quickly realizes that the sport is harder than it looks Is she meant only for the stage, not the field? And what happens when Ellie goes searching in the woods near the field for a stray ball and finds an injured baby deer? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Amy must come up with a plan to save a park--and all the animals living there--in the seventeenth book of the Critter Club series. When Amy learns that part of a nearby park may be destroyed and replaced by a shopping center, she's devastated. Amy has spent her whole life visiting and playing in that park, and she's always loved going on nature walks there. She can't stand the idea that the park--and all the animals in it--would disappear Can Amy come up with a plan to save the park? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

What happens when Marion loses her class pet hamster and a mysterious letter turns up in her locker in this sixteenth book of The Critter Club series? Finally It's Marion's turn to take care of Teddy, the class pet hamster As a member of The Critter Club, Marion is used to being around animals, but she's excited to bring one home. The problem is, after one night in her house, Teddy goes missing The next day, Marion finds a mysterious letter in her locker with clues that lead her on a scavenger hunt. Does someone know where Teddy is? And who is that someone? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

What happens when Marion loses her class pet hamster and a mysterious letter turns up in her locker in this sixteenth book of The Critter Club series? Finally It's Marion's turn to take care of Teddy, the class pet hamster As a member of The Critter Club, Marion is used to being around animals, but she's excited to bring one home. The problem is, after one night in her house, Teddy goes missing The next day, Marion finds a mysterious letter in her locker with clues that lead her on a scavenger hunt. Does someone know where Teddy is? And who is that someone? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

In the fifteenth book of The Critter Club series, Liz is excited for her sleepover at the museum...until she hears some spooky noises Liz can't wait for her sleepover at the Santa Vista Art & History Museum After all, it's been her dream to stay overnight at a museum. But when the lights go out, Liz starts to hear noises: a flutter here, a rustle there. Where are the noises coming from, and what is making them? Will this museum sleepover actually turn into a nightmare? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

In the fifteenth book of The Critter Club series, Liz is excited for her sleepover at the museum...until she hears some spooky noises Liz can't wait for her sleepover at the Santa Vista Art & History Museum After all, it's been her dream to stay overnight at a museum. But when the lights go out, Liz starts to hear noises: a flutter here, a rustle there. Where are the noises coming from, and what is making them? Will this museum sleepover actually turn into a nightmare? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Ellie's dream of being a flower girl comes true in the fourteenth book of The Critter Club series When Ellie learns that her cousin is getting married, she's really excited She has always wanted to go to a wedding. But then she gets even better news when her cousin asks her to be a flower girl Then the Critter Club gets the cutest guest Ellie has ever seen: a little French bulldog. Ellie works hard to find a home for the puppy, but she's worried she won't be able to. Suddenly she has an idea that will guarantee that the puppy lives happily ever after With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Ellie's dream of being a flower girl comes true in the fourteenth book of The Critter Club series When Ellie learns that her cousin is getting married, she's really excited She has always wanted to go to a wedding. But then she gets even better news when her cousin asks her to be a flower girl Then the Critter Club gets the cutest guest Ellie has ever seen: a little French bulldog. Ellie works hard to find a home for the puppy, but she's worried she won't be able to. Suddenly she has an idea that will guarantee that the puppy lives happily ever after With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Books five through eight of the heartwarming Critter Club series are included in this purr-fect boxed set Read about four best friends who band together to form a rescue shelter to save lost and lonely animals in their town. Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion each have different personalities and interests, but they all have one thing in common: a serious love of animals. Join the girls as Amy meets her new stepsister, Ellie prepares for a Valentine's Day charity, Liz invites her friends to her family's lake cabin, and Marion gets ready for a school fashion show. Included in this cuddly collection are: Amy Meets Her Stepsister, Ellie's Lovely Idea, Liz at Marigold Lake, and Marion Strikes a Pose. Fall in love with this fun flock of friends

In the small California town of Santa Vista, 8-year-olds Amy, Marion, Liz, and Ellie each have their own distinct personalities and interests, but one thing the girls have in common is a serious love of animals. With the help of an eccentric millionaire and the town vet, the four best friends help found and maintain the Critter Club, a rescue shelter set on saving lost and lonely animals. Along the way, the girls encounter and navigate a variety of relatable elementary school experiences.

Amy and her friends care for some chickens and prepare for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl in the thirteenth book of The Critter Club series Amy has never liked being in the spotlight. When all of her friends decide to form a team for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl, Amy isn't so sure it's a good idea. She knows she can answer the quiz questions...but can she do it in front of hundreds of people? Meanwhile, the Critter Club is caring for a few chickens that need a home. And as the day of the Quiz Bowl gets closer, Amy starts to feel a little bit chicken herself Will she get over her stage fright and help her team win? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Amy and her friends care for some chickens and prepare for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl in the thirteenth book of The Critter Club series Amy has never liked being in the spotlight. When all of her friends decide to form a team for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl, Amy isn't so sure it's a good idea. She knows she can answer the quiz questions...but can she do it in front of hundreds of people? Meanwhile, the Critter Club is caring for a few chickens that need a home. And as the day of the Quiz Bowl gets closer, Amy starts to feel a little bit chicken herself Will she get over her stage fright and help her team win? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Marion finally gets to babysit her little sister Gabby in the twelfth book of The Critter Club series Marion has always wanted to babysit her sister--but her parents have said she is too young When they finally ask Marion to watch Gabby during a party at their house, Marion can't wait But she quickly finds out that babysitting isn't as easy as it looks. Gabby won't listen to Marion at all. After getting upset about losing a board game, she makes a total mess and even draws on the table When Marion gets called to the Critter Club to help out with a run-away cat, Gabby tags along and causes even more trouble Maybe being a sister is better than being a sitter... With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Marion finally gets to babysit her little sister Gabby in the twelfth book of The Critter Club series Marion has always wanted to babysit her sister--but her parents have said she is too young When they finally ask Marion to watch Gabby during a party at their house, Marion can't wait But she quickly finds out that babysitting isn't as easy as it looks. Gabby won't listen to Marion at all. After getting upset about losing a board game, she makes a total mess and even draws on the table When Marion gets called to the Critter Club to help out with a run-away cat, Gabby tags along and causes even more trouble Maybe being a sister is better than being a sitter... With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Liz deals with some unfriendly competition at the beach and tries to rescue a baby octopus in the eleventh book of The Critter Club series. Liz and her family are at the beach Liz loves building sand sculptures, so when she sees a flyer for a sand castle competition, of course she enters. She thinks she's found a new friend when she meets her neighbor Tommy, who is also competing, but Tommy's not so nice. He teases Liz about the castle she's building and he laughs when one of the pieces caves in. Then Liz's castle gets ruined overnight It's the day of the contest judging, and Liz no longer has anything to enter. Did Tommy destroy Liz's sand castle? Plus, Liz finds a baby octopus that needs help Will she be able to get the octopus back in the ocean and swimming again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Liz deals with some unfriendly competition at the beach and tries to rescue a baby octopus in the eleventh book of The Critter Club series. Liz and her family are at the beach Liz loves building sand sculptures, so when she sees a flyer for a sand castle competition, of course she enters. She thinks she's found a new friend when she meets her neighbor Tommy, who is also competing, but Tommy's not so nice. He teases Liz about the castle she's building and he laughs when one of the pieces caves in. Then Liz's castle gets ruined overnight It's the day of the contest judging, and Liz no longer has anything to enter. Did Tommy destroy Liz's sand castle? Plus, Liz finds a baby octopus that needs help Will she be able to get the octopus back in the ocean and swimming again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

The Critter Club cares for a precocious pig that might just be giving Ellie good luck in the tenth book of the Critter Club series. When The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum, the girls are really excited. They've never had a pig at the club before They love learning how to take care of Plum. And they especially love watching Ms. Sullivan's dog, Rufus, interact with the pig. But no one is happier about the club's guest than Ellie. Soon after Plum arrives, Ellie starts having some unusually good luck. She does really well on a test for her least favorite subject; she aces an audition for a play at a local theater; and she wins a prize at school Ellie is sure that Plum is bringing her good luck. So when the rest of the girls tell Ellie that they've found someone to adopt the pig, Ellie knows she should be excited...but she's not. Will Ellie's good luck turn bad once Plum leaves? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers