  | Two friends, one dog, and a very unusual week Author: Thomson, Sarah L. | |
| Price: $21.88 | ||
Summary:
Straight-laced fifth grader Emily's world is turned upside down when new neighbor and free spirit Rani moves in with her dog Otto.
| Illustrator: | Vogel, Vin |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.10 Points: 5.0 Quiz: 518142 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/15/23)
Booklist (03/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2023 With wild, imaginative flair, fourth-grader Rani is a bit Pippi Longstocking, while her propensity to take language literally is a bit Amelia Bedelia. And like those fictional favorites, she'll definitely appeal to readers, though they may, like Rani's new friend Emily, think she's a bit too likely to pull them into trouble and the principal's office. Rani, after all, is a bit of a mystery; she shows up at Emily's apartment building with a chair, a dog named Otto, and no parents in sight, telling tall tales (Emily thinks) while Otto acts like a butler (could he be?). Now nothing is quite the same. However, school rules and the oh-so-disapproving Pinkney family, who live downstairs, are problems. Can Emily rein in Rani while also reveling in the fun, unlike rule-bound Penelope Pinkney? Is it possible they can all get along, even when Penelope's brother gets lost and Otto winds up in a dog shelter? The multicultural crew and Vogel's bouncy line drawings keep the story contemporary, lighthearted, and fun. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
