Doggy Day Care

This second installment in AJ Stern's Frankly, Frannie series is sure to stir up a barrel of belly-laughs. When the career-minded Frannie notices her aunt's dog limping, she sees it as her big chance to be a vet. So it's off to the veterinarian's office, where she can showcase her doggy-diagnostic skills. But in true Frannie form, she soon finds herself struggling to avoid a doggy disaster. "Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series will enjoy Frannie's self-inflicted troubles and her earnest spirit. Her unique way of coining words ... adds a humorous touch to the first-person narration."—Children's Literature