Most kids want pets but most kids are not as persistent as Mary Margaret. Mary Margaret wants a pet so bad she comes up with a list and a plan to convince her mom that she can responsible and capable of caring for a pet. She however, has other obstacles to overcome. Her dad is allergic to almost everything and her mom is very pregnant and distracted. Mary Margaret also has an older brother J. T. that plays a big role in the story. He is not the normal older brother character and actually helps Mary Margaret in her quest as he tries to deal with some growing pains of his own. Mary Margaret’s creative idea for raising money to support her perspective new pet is to make “Number Two Totes” for dog owners. I found the book funny and very realistic. We have lots of animal lovers in our school and this will be a popular checkout. This book is the next step for girls that enjoyed “Junie B. Jones” or Judy Moody”. It is very appealing for girls from the exterior but I think boys would enjoy it a lot if they get passed the cover. This would also be a great read aloud to a 3rd or 4th grade class for listening comprehension. ( )

I have not yet read this book.