About this book

Grace and Mia are best friends, and so are their dogs! Penny is a pug who hates squirrels but loves playing with her best friend, Otis, a Frenchie with an impressive vocabulary. Grace and Mia are excited to start middle school together, but they soon find out that it’s anything but smooth sailing. The girls have no classes together and they find themselves drawn to different activities. Penny and Otis hatch a plan to get them to spend more time together, but they only end up making things worse!

As the girls start drifting apart, it looks like the forever in BFF may have a time limit. But Penny and Otis cannot accept a friendship breakup between their girls. Soon they’re conspiring to heal the friendship, but will two rambunctious, forgetful dogs be able to save the day?

Reviews

Praise for Manatee's Best Friend:

"An inspiring story with excellent pacing centered on a budding activist finding her voice." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Stealing the Score:

"In this charming soccer-themed adventure that combines action with emotional growth, 'la magia es real.'" — Kirkus Reviews

"A soccer-filled mystery adventure, fun for upper elementary and middle school fans of the 'beautiful game'." — School Library Journal