"Boelts has her story elements all right: worn urban setting, quick comic dialogue, well-developed characters and a good dose of suspense." -Kirkus Reviews Russell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is forpoop,S is forscoop,andBrothersis because they're best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two arecrazyabout dogs. And they're sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don't count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring-and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone. But doing the right thing might still get them what they want-and maybe even more. "Part of the appeal of this book is its edginess. Shawn's and Russell's hardscrabble existences and their heartfelt yearning for a dog to defend them are compelling." -School Library Journal "This is less of a dog story and more a lighthearted portrait of a strong friendship and a plucky kid who doesn't let tough circumstances get him down. Pair this with Lois Duncan's News for Dogs, which also features an entrepreneurial canine enterprise." -Booklist "This is actually a genuinely touching look at a boy who doesn't believe that there's anybody of consequence on his side . . . a natural for reluctant readers." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books