{"product_id":"calvin-reed-and-the-puppy-that-wouldn-t-stay-put","title":"Calvin Reed and the Puppy That Wouldn’t Stay Put","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eMeet \u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eCalvin Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e, a bright, funny, fast-thinking kid whose busy brain notices everything — sometimes a little too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eCalvin Reed and the Puppy That Wouldn’t Stay Put\u003c\/strong\u003e, Book 4 in the \u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eCalvin’s Busy Brain\u003c\/em\u003e series, Calvin has a brand-new puppy named \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eNeptune\u003c\/strong\u003e. She is adorable, energetic, curious, and not exactly interested in staying out of trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eWhen Neptune visits Calvin’s school for \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"464\"\u003ePet Responsibility Week\u003c\/strong\u003e, the visit is supposed to be short, calm, and carefully planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eIt is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eSoon there are muddy paw prints on the floor, missing pages, a classroom display in trouble, and Principal Graham’s very important clipboard has disappeared. Everyone starts wondering if Neptune caused the whole mess — but Calvin is sure there is more to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eAs Calvin follows the clues, he learns one of his biggest lessons yet: loving someone does not mean pretending they never make mistakes. Real care means patience, honesty, responsibility, and showing up after the fun part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis warm and funny school mystery is perfect for young readers who enjoy clever clues, classroom chaos, loyal friendships, lovable pets, and stories with heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3hh6by\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calvin Reed and the Puppy That Wouldn’t Stay Put\u003cbr data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Same Power, More Patience Mystery\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calvin’s Busy Brain, Book 4\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Hinton\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children’s Chapter Book \/ Middle Grade School Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"m68aqe\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eGreat For Readers Who Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eFunny classroom mysteries, puppy stories, friendship books, neurodivergent main characters, relatable school situations, emotional growth, and stories that are entertaining while still leaving kids with something meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"176jldz\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eThemes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eFriendship, patience, responsibility, honesty, empathy, problem-solving, pet care, self-control, emotional growth, and learning that mistakes can be repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2144\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eCalvin Reed and the Puppy That Wouldn’t Stay Put\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartfelt, kid-friendly mystery about a boy, his busy brain, one very lovable puppy, and the lesson that responsibility is what love does next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Hinton Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404984676633,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/9323\/8297\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_17_2026_04_58_16_PM.png?v=1779062311","url":"https:\/\/don-hinton-publishing.myshopify.com\/products\/calvin-reed-and-the-puppy-that-wouldn-t-stay-put","provider":"Don Hinton Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}