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214 pp.
| Holiday |
June, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-8234-1818-9$$16.95
(4)
4-6
In a misguided attempt to assuage her grief after the death of a beloved horse, Kristine's father gives her a puppy. She avoids the dog until she fears her grandparents and new baby sister are sick, and then the dog becomes a good source of comfort. Although believable in dealing with real emotions, the story is heavy-handed.