Bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta presents a fun, friendship-packed follow-up to Maven Takes the Lead, perfect for fifth graders and fans of The Baby-Sitters Club and American Girl. Paperback book. 5 1/8" x 7 5/8". 192 pages. Ages 8-12

Anika loves animals and dreams of having a pet, but her parents aren’t convinced she’s ready. When she discovers a stray dog, she takes matters into her own hands—learning responsibility, friendship, and teamwork along the way.