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117 pp.
| Whitman |
September, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-5694-8$14.99
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Carl Pearce.
East-Indian-American third-grader Ishan wants a dog but first must convince his mother to rescind the no-dogs-allowed rule. From making her parathas bread to pretending he is a dog, Ishan tries everything, with comically disastrous results. However, when their neighbor collapses, Ishan proves his dependability by calling 911 and caring for his dog. Ishan's relatable longings and efforts are accompanied by expressive black-and-white illustrations.