
By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
Part of the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series
A highly decorated animal control officer must confront her fears and doubts after a traumatic event forces her to reevaluate her career and identity
Francine Poulet, Gizzford County's top animal control officer, has never met a creature she couldn't handle—until a ghostly raccoon challenges her courage. As she questions her calling, familiar faces like Frank, Stella, and Mercy the pig join her in a wild adventure. Can Francine overcome her fears and prove she's the genuine article her father believed her to be? Dive into this thrilling tale of bravery and unexpected twists on Deckawoo Drive.
“Francine Poulet will wrangle readers’ hearts along with rascally wildlife in this standout early chapter book.” – Booklist (starred review) Francine Poulet is the greatest animal control officer in Gizzford County, hailing from a long line of animal control officers. “The genuine article,” Francine’s dad always called her. She is never scared – until, that is, she’s faced with a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. Maybe Francine isn’t cut out to be an animal control officer after all! Join a cast of familiar characters – Frank, Stella, Mrs. Watson, and Mercy the porcine wonder–for some riotous raccoon wrangling in the second tale from Deckawoo Drive.
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