Quiet triumph through a tenderly drawn intergenerational relationship and Annie’s expressive voice.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
The heartfelt story of a girl's unexpected friendship that changes her forever.
Annie has always been the odd one out in her family. Her practical dad and brother just don't understand the way she thinks. Ever since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has been reluctant to get close to anyone.
When a poor decision lands Annie in hot water, she must make amends by watching her elderly neighbor's weird dog all summer. As Annie begins to connect with her neighbor Gloria, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness.
Age range: 8-13
Grade level: 3-8
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
ISBN-10: 1547605383
ISBN-13: 978-1547605385
Art by Oriol Vidal, design by Jeanette Levy
★ Publishers Weekly, starred review
A Junior Library Guild selection
