About the Book Baron von Bubbles (Bub) the pug, Duchess the cat, and their human, Bella, are going to the countryside to visit Bellas grandmother for a few days, where they expect to have fun building forts and dressing up in the attic--but the attic seems to be haunted, and neither Bub nor Duchess can summon up the courage to face the ghost. Book Synopsis A fifth Branches early chapter book featuring everyones favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastics early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Bub the pug, Duchess the cat, and their human, Bella, are visiting Bellas grandma. Its so much fun to build forts and play dress-up in her attic... until Bub and Duchess see a ghost up there! Now they have a duty to protect their girl. Can this scaredy-pug and scaredy-cat face their fears to keep Bella safe? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend. Review Quotes Praise for Pug Blasts Off (Diary of a Pug #1): Mays cutesy, full-color cartoon art sets the tone for this pug-tastic romp for the new-to-chapter-books crowd. Bubs infectious first-person narration pushes the silly factor off the charts. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Pugs Snow Day (Diary of a Pug #2): The full-color cartoon illustrations, especially of Bub, are adorably expressive and certain to please the age group. A strong, accessible diary story for readers seeking an adorable animal tale. -- Kirkus Reviews Mays next title in the Diary of a Pug series is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a dogs first snow... Readers new to chapter books will love the unique diary format and vibrant illustrations. -- School Library Journal About the Author Kyla May is an Australian illustrator, writer, and designer. She is the creator and illustrator of two early chapter book series: Lotus Lane and Diary of a Pug . She is also the illustrator of The Sloth Life and The Underdogs series. In addition to books, Kyla creates animation. She lives by the beach in Victoria, Australia, with her three daughters.