Judge Juliette

Written by Laura Gehl · Illustrated by Mari Lobo

A young judge must decide between a cat or dog when her parents bring their pet dispute to her backyard court.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Juliette, a young judge with a knack for fairness, runs a backyard court resolving neighborhood squabbles. But when her parents clash over getting a cat or dog, Juliette faces her toughest case yet. With her family divided, can she deliver a verdict that satisfies everyone? Dive into this charming tale of justice, family, and the ultimate pet dilemma.

From the publisher

Meet Juliette, girl judge! She’s set up her own backyard court. But what will she do when her own parents come to fight it out . . . over a pet? A must-read for fans of Sonya Sotomayor’s Turning Pages: My Life Story and I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark. Court is in session, with Judge Juliette presiding! Ever since preschool, Juliette’s favorite game has been settling cases. This young girl, with a firm sense of fairness, adjudicates all kinds of neighborhood disputes right from her own backyard–from determining a fair bedtime to figuring out where to locate competing lemonade stands. But now she’s faced with the toughest decision of all: her parents have finally agreed to let her have a pet . . . and they’ve come to her court to argue over whether to get a cat (dad’s request) or a dog (mom’s preference). What will Juliette do?

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