Jasmine Green once again finds an animal to rescue, this one a collie puppy. While out on a walk around the farm, she hears whimpering and finds this collie pup under a bush. He is so small and weak he can't even stand. She brings him home and calls her mom, a vet, to ask her to come home and check him out. It turns out that he is about five weeks old, malnourished, covered in sores and is so week that he can't even hold his head up. With her mother's guidance, Jasmine and her friend Tom nurse Sky back to health. Mom wants to rehome Sky, but Jasmine has other ideas.

As with the other books in this series, it is full of information about raising and training puppies. There is also a short section about mistreatment of dogs and people who get pets and then don't want to take care of them, but it is not a major part of the story. Jasmine works with Sky each day to train him, but with rescue animals that have been mistreated, there are also things that might be difficult to get over. Once again, Jasmine's younger brother adds humor to the story, so it is not all serious tones. As the story progresses, Sky and Jasmine form a bond that enables Sky to find a home and do the work that border collies have been bred to do. My grandson related to Sky as his family has a rescued dog. He also has some anxiety issues that are similar to the ones that Sky exhibited. We had a long discussion about raising and loving a rescue animal. The illustrations were well done and added much to the story, even though they are only spread sporadically through the story. Another lovely addition to this series.

Jasmine Green Rescues: A Collie Called Sky
by Helen Peters

Jasmine finds an abandoned border collie puppy. The pup appears to be near death -- with nothing to eat or drink, suffering from malnutrition and dehydration he could barely move.

Jasmine recruits her Mom (a veterinarian), to help nurse Sky (the dog) back to health. It takes quite some time for the puppy to get back on his feet and start acting like dog. But the whole Green family showers him with love, care, and kindness. Learning to trust humans again was even more difficult than regaining his health. Sky had been mistreated and abandoned and those hurts scar the heart. Jasmine continues to care for Sky and show him all humans aren't the same. Just when the reader thinks Sky will never bond with, nor trust Jasmine, he comes to her rescue.

A sweet young readers (7+) book. Short chapters and beautifully illustrated, this third installment is a real treat.

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This was a lovely book with beautiful illustrations for all fans of animal stories. The plot is convincing and doesn't come across as too cute, Jasmine knows what she is doing as she helps restore a collie pup to full fitness, and learns about behaviour and the responsibility of pet ownership. While it does have a happy ending it's both practical and believable. I really enjoyed this one and can think of several children who would love it as well.

was drawn to this book as it reminded me of the animal stories I loved to read as a child. A heartwarming story.

Wonderful illustrations.

ThankYou to Candlewick Press for the approval In return for an honest review and netgalley.

This is the third book in my newest recommend-to-most-everybody series for young middle grade readers. (It will depend on the maturity of your readers, but I'd say the sweet spot is around 6-9.)
After having rescued a piglet and duckling in the previous two books, Jasmine takes on the rescue and training of an abandoned sheepdog in this newest addition. Even as an adult, I'm fascinated by the details of animal care--and my young readers just lap it up. Another big plus in my book is the loving, but realistic family life portrayed. Depending on your kid, you might want to be aware that Jasmine is a bit sassy at times and just about once a book makes a huge mistake as a result of disobedience that she believes is for the greater good. There are always consequences and discussions--but it's worth following up with a discussion or two of your own.

Jasmine Green Rescues: A Collie Called Sky is the second book by Helen Peters that I have read. As a retired educator, I found several important positives for this series. The focus is on animals and their care which is of interest to children. Animal books were always popular with my students. Jasmine is a likable character that children can relate too. The setting is also one of interest with vivid descriptions making it easy to visualize.

While the series is not a mystery Jasmine has a problem to be solved in each book. In this case it is a tiny sickly puppy who in need of help. The lessons on the proper care of puppies can be learned through Sky’s story. It is taught in a heartwarming way through Jasmine’s interaction with Sky along with her family.

Second graders to third graders can read this story independently with younger children enjoying it being read to them. It is a transitional chapter book, not too difficult but not a quick reading book either. Older children may enjoy the story too but I think the main interest would be to those around eight years old or so. Older elementary age children may not find it quite as interest holding. It is known that good readers find a series that they enjoy and then read them all. This would be a wonderful one for a young reader to get hook on reading.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a digital ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This is the second book in the Jasmine Green Rescues series that I've read and I adored it just as much as the first one I read.

These books are heartfelt and heartwarming and Jasmine is such a wonderful character with a great deal of love for all animals.

In this book Jasmine finds a young puppy in a bush close to death and helps nurse him back to health. This book shows the amount of time that has to go into caring for a puppy and explores what happens when people don't do their homework on caring for a puppy and what can happen to these puppies.

This book has lots of humour in it too especially with Manu around (Jasmines mischievous younger brother).

What a great friend Jasmine Green is to animals. She would make a great friend for your reader as well. She teaches empathy and compassion with the animals she rescues. She finds an abandoned border collie puppy that is dangerously dehydrated and has not eaten. Jasmine calls her new friend Sky and they become great friends as she trains Sky well so that her parents will be ok with Sky living at their farm.

Jasmine has learned to love animals from her parents. Her mother a vet and her father who looks after the family ranch. Reading Sky and Jasmine adventures you will learn the importance of the care of animals and how we can make their lives richer.

Our family had a border collie as well and the reference to how dogs do well in a pack makes the difference. The do's and don'ts of having a healthy pack family makes a dog secure and most important a part of the family. Highly recommend to all animal lovers.

A special thank you to Candlewick Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

This title is part of a series of books for children who are starting to enjoy chapter books.  If you know a reader who loves animals, I think that they will enjoy spending time with protagonist Jasmine, her friends and family.  They will  observe that Jasmine has a history of rescuing animals and really cares about their welfare. 


In this title, it is Sky who needs help.  Jasmine finds the matted black and white dog, a border collie pup that was really in need of help.  How will this puppy do?   Luckily, Jasmine's mom is a vet.  Will that be enough along with love?  What adventures will he have?  Will Jasmine be able to keep him? Young readers will want to find out as they keep turning the pages.


I very much liked the illustrations that accompany the text.  They are black and white with a lovely sense of nature.  The book and illustrations work well together.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title.  I would have happily read this when I was a kid.

Summary: Jasmine loves animals and seems to have a penchant for rescuing them (the pig and duck that she rescued in books 1 and 2 are introduced in the first chapter). When she finds a half-starved puppy in a hedge, she immediately goes into action to save him, calling her mother at her veterinary office to order an IV and special dog food. Mom predictably warns Jasmine not to get too attached, but we all know how that goes, and Jasmine proves herself to be an excellent vet’s assistant and dog trainer. She names the puppy Sky and teaches him all sorts of commands, including how to find her and her friend Tom. This proves critical when Jasmine gets hurt far from home, and must depend on Sky to get her help. When the previous owner is found, it looks like Jasmine will have to give Sky back, but don’t worry, there’s a happy ending for all. My advance copy had a note reading, “Final book will contain bonus material”; I’m hoping that means some pet care tips at the end. 160 pages; grades 2-4.

Pros: Originally published in the UK, this series will appeal to animal lovers who are ready to move to slightly longer, but still illustrated, chapter books. As per usual these days, I couldn’t get book 1 (which is already available; the pages shown above are from that book), so I had to start with book 3, but I found it an engaging read, with Jasmine a strong and likeable heroine. There are also plenty of tips woven into the story on what it takes to be a good owner, and some subtle warnings to not take on the responsibility of dog ownership unless you’re ready for a 15-year commitment.

Cons: Sky is referred to interchangeably as a collie and a border collie, and there seems to be a significant difference between the two breeds. Based on context clues and the illustrations, I’m going to go with border collie.

Jasmine this time on their farm discovers an abandoned and severely uncared for dog in a hedge on their farm and takes it upon herself to help get him as healthy and well as a normal dog.



As she and Tom help the dog, they also look after some pesky chinchilla's and see to the extent how much Skye was mistreated as he freaks out during a storm but proves his loyalty later in the book when Jasmine gets in trouble and when a woman shows up knowing Skye, just what will happen to him?



This book raises awareness of animal adoption and care again focusing on dogs this time perfect for Animal Ark Fans.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!