When her mother uproots them again to another home and takes a job as housekeeper, ten-year-old Mavis is determined to find a best friend in Landry, Alabama, where the summer also holds the promise of friendship and change for a sad man, a stray dog, and a timid girl.

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Themes:: home; friendship; moving; family; dogs; best friends; small towns

Genres:: fiction

Locations:: Alabama

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Barbara O'Connor

Barbara O’Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has written many award-winning books for children, including How to Steal a Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester.

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Book Details

ISBN:: 9780374310608

Publication Date:: August 28, 2018

Library of Congress Number (LCCN):: 2018000293

ASIN/ISBN 10:: 0374310602

Lexile® Level:: 800L

ATOS® Book Level:: 4.9

Accelerated Reader® Points:: 6.0

Accelerated Reader Quiz:: 196891

Accelerated Reader Interest Level:: MG

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