--Two girls longing for a best friend, an elderly man grieving over the death of his dog, and a dog determined to escape his race track life--
Their lives intertwine when Rose's mom hires Mavis's mom to be a housekeeper/cook. Rose and Mavis become best friends. Together they are determined to rescue Mr. Duffy and the dog named Henry. The chapters alternate between points of view-Rose, Mavis, and Henry.
Warnings/points to discuss: Mavis's mom switches jobs, boyfriends, and homes often. Throughout the book she is depicted as a selfish, grumbling woman. She also "checks out" the Tully's gardner and finds him attractive. Mavis encourages Rose to break her family's rules. The two have adventures behind the adults' backs. To break the rules, the girls sometimes lie.
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