The Pet War

By Allan Woodrow

Siblings compete to earn money for their dream pet. Who will win?

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272 pages· 54,675 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Eleven-year-old Otto dreams of a dog, while his sister Lexi insists on a cat. Their mom, a busy nurse, wants neither. To settle the dispute, the siblings embark on a fierce competition: whoever raises the most money gets to choose the pet. As their rivalry intensifies, Otto and Lexi's creative business schemes escalate, leading to unexpected challenges. Who will triumph in this hilarious battle of wits and determination? Let the Pet War begin!

From the publisher

THE PET WAR is a hilarious story about the timeless battles of dog vs. cat, brother vs. sister, know-it-all vs. know-nothing. Eleven-year-old Otto wants a dog. His twelve-year-old perfect sister, Lexi, wants a cat. Their mother, who works very long hours as a nurse, wants neither. Pets are expensive so who’s going to pay for everything? And what happens to the pet when the siblings are at their dad’s for the weekend? Otto has an idea. What if he got a job and earned enough money to pay for the dog? Then Lexi has to open her big mouth. She proposes that whichever sibling can raise enough money first will decide which pet they get. Oddly enough, their mom and dad agree. With Otto and Lexi each out to defeat the other, their business plans become more elaborate and involved. As the competition gets fiercer, the stakes get higher, and the battle lines have been drawn, so let the Pet War begin. . . .

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