I would like to thank NetGalley and HMH Books For Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review this book. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a young reader in their life. I thought this book was upbeat and positive and would make a great addition to a family library or a school library. I thought this added a little extra to the story. I enjoyed the fact that Sam, June’s dog, can talk. I thought that it was well written and the illustrations that were included were bright and well drawn and added a lot to the story. It stressed family, friendship and pets (that may be magical). This is a cute chapter book for young readers. Will her new best friend believe her if she tells her? (Goodreads) Also, June has a secret: her dog Sammy can talk, but only she can hear him. Whether it’s pretending to be a dog for a day or collecting things that are blue, the girls never know what each day will bring. In this chapter book for young readers, June is thrilled to get a new neighbor: Mae! Soon the two of them are best friends and are having adventures determined by the Wonder Wheel that they spin each morning.
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