'Bad luck has never been so interesting hand this to middle grade readers who enjoy tales with a touch of magic and a plucky underdog.' - School Library Journal Make space on your shelves for this one.' - Booklist, starred review Sadie is a clever, resourceful, and brave heroine who is unwilling to abandon her family and friends, even when facing insurmountable odds. * 'Rich language, well-paced plotting, and rounded characters create an enchanting, hard-to-leave world. 'A comforting book for fans of Ali Benjamin and Suzanne LaFleur.' - Booklist A strong story about growing up.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Liv is a reflective, compassionate, and self-aware narrator, and she juggles myriad conflicting emotions, struggling especially with how to express her feelings while being considerate of those of the people around her. But can Grace convince her skeptical family to get on board? Or will she and Bernard both end up out in the cold? Grace loves the idea of visiting patients with Bernard and bringing a smile to their faces during an otherwise tough time. But when a good friend lands in the hospital, Grace discovers that Bernard might have a special talent for making sick people feel better and that his calling might be as a certified therapy animal. Bernard is awful at playing fetch and walking on a leash - in fact, he's all around terrible at doing the things Grace dreamed of doing with a pet. But spending time with him is nothing like being with a dog. She names the pig Bernard and dutifully learns how to care for him. Grace tries to make the best of the situation.

And instead of a dark, wet nose, there's a flat, pink nose instead.

But the present that awaits her isn't soft and furry. Someone who'll make her new stepfather's house feel like home.Ĭhristmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. Someone who won't disappear on her like her dad did. All she wants is someone to love - and to love her back. Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. From Alpaca My Bags author Jenny Goebel comes another heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and finding your voice.

Alpaca My Bags by Jenny Goebel