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Stella by McCall Hoyle
4.5
adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I read this because it is on the 2022/23 Texas Bluebonnet reading list.  This book is a perfect addition to this list and I truly think kids will love it.  There are tense moments, there are bullies, and there is an adorable dog narrating the whole thing.  I loved the way the author describes the way dogs communicate and how things can be confusing to them, especially when they've learned things one way and are then forced to learn the exact things a different way or with a different word.  I think kids who have dogs will see them in a whole new light after reading this.  And, I think kids who don't have dogs will beg their parents to get them one after reading this.  I will definitely put this in my library and promote to every student I can.