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Illustrated by
Jim Fowler.
Molly and her best friend Albertina share the same dearest wish for a pet. In a chapter book that realistically captures a familiar domestic drama, when the girls hatch a plot to get the pets they wish for, it doesn't happen exactly as planned. Short chapters, breezy dialogue, and likable characters make this a good choice for transitional readers. Black-and-white drawings appear throughout.