Raising Lumie. Joan Bauer. 2020. 272 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: It's all about warmth right now. Warmth. Wiggling. And eating. There are seven of them in this L litter.
Premise/plot: Olive Hudson is having a rough time of it. Her dad has died. (Her mom died a LONG time ago). She's moving in with a much older half-sister whom she's just met. Not just moving in, but moving to a new city. She really, really, really, really, really wants a dog. But since they are living in a house share, it doesn't seem like it's the right time. But yet it may just be the right time to say yes to raising Lumie. Lumie--if she graduates--will be a guide dog.
My thoughts: There is a DOG ON THE COVER, I repeat a dog on the cover. There are some intense moments of this one. A few pages--if not a few chapters--where Lumie is in danger. So if you are the nervous/anxious sort you may want to know ahead of time.
I liked this one. I did. I am definitely glad I read it. (My sister recommended it.)
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