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Starred Review on March 28, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–7—A poignant reminder of the power of friendship, forgiveness, and self-love. Connor, who readers may recognize as Aven's best friend from Bowling's Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, is facing challenges due to multiple stressors: his parents have separated, he has a new living situation, he's had to move schools and leave his old friends behind, his relationship with his dad is failing, he's being bullied at school, and on top of that—he barks. A lot. As readers f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More