"Fastpaced,witty,full of the pitfalls of both puppyhood and puberty, it catches the reader up in its energetic story." (Arlene Perly Rae)

One disaster after another hits Elizabeth during her first year in a new school, she loses her friends, her sister and finally Beauty, the dog she promised herself she would never love, a dog meant for someone who needs her more. How will she survive?

Winner of the Ontario Library Association's 1996 Silver Birch Award and the 1997 Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award.

Suitable for grade five up. If not at your favourite bookstore or supplier, can be ordered by calling 1-800-465-2288