Cocoa is one of the books in The Puppy Place series.In the book,Cocoa is an energetic, chocolate lab puppy. One day while she was excited, she knocked down her frail owner, Judge Thayer. Judge Thayer ended up having to go to the hospital and to rehab after being knocked down. Mr.Peter is man who cares for foster dogs or puppies. He offered to take care of Cocoa while Judge Thayer was recovering. Mr.Peterson’s son, Charles,couldn’t wait to care for Cocoa. He had met her when Cocoa was dragging a friend of Judge Thayer’s down the street. Charles knew it would be difficult to take care of Cocoa,but he couldn’t wait to do it. While Charles was petting Cocoa outside of his favorite Chinese restant,he ran into his friend Harry,who asked if he wanted to join in a relay race that would take place at Winerfest. Chales was so excited to be asked,and said yes right away.Later he learned that his part of the race is involved in skiing .He was not a very good skier.Will Charles and his family be able to settle down so he can go back to Judge Thayer? Will Cocoa get into more trouble? Will Charles do well in the relay race or will he wipe out and be embarrassed? Read Cocoa by Ellen Miles to find out what happens!
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