"A heartfelt read filled with nuanced characters; recommended for those seeking a fast-paced adventure with a very human story." -- School Library Journal "A humorous, poignant, realistic debut story." -- Kirkus Reviews Vilonia is determined to prove she\'s responsible enough to care for a dog in this "sensitive and uplifting coming-of-age" ( Publishers Weekly ) novel.
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Being responsible is NOT easy. "A heartfelt read filled with nuanced characters; recommended for those seeking a fast-paced adventure with a very human story." -- School Library Journal "A humorous, poignant, realistic debut story." -- Kirkus Reviews Vilonia is determined to prove she\'s responsible enough to care for a dog in this "sensitive and uplifting coming-of-age" ( Publishers Weekly ) novel