<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"When Becket and her twin brother, Nicholas, adopt new pets from the local shelter, Becket's dream dog turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch, and Nicholas's cat is more outgoing and attention-seeking than he was expecting"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>New dog, no tricks!</b> <p/> Becket Branch has one birthday wish--a dog! Dogs are outgoing and friendly, and they live life loud, just like Becket. Becket's twin, Nicholas, wants a pet more like him--a peaceful, quiet indoor cat. When their parents take them to the shelter to choose a dog <i>and </i>a cat, it should be Becket's biggest BEAUTIFUL ALERT ever. But Becket's dream dog, Dibs, turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch. Meanwhile, Nicholas's kitty, Given, loves being the center of attention and greeting visitors to Blackberry Farm. <p/> Can Becket and Nicholas learn how to love Dibs and Given as they are--even if they aren't exactly the pets the twins dreamed of? <p/> With black-and-white drawings throughout by award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham (<i>Real Friends</i>), this second volume of the Blackberry Farm series offers a gentle message about embracing new friends who may not match preconceived expectations. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This attractive early chapter book [is] a welcome addition to the engaging Blackberry Farm series. <br><b>--<i>Booklist</i></b> <p/><b>Praise for THE BECKET LIST: </b> <p/> "Charming and beautifully humorous . . . A sparkling story of weathering change." <br><b>--<i>Booklist</i>, starred review</b> <p/> "Becket is an outgoing, refreshingly self-confident protagonist . . . Readers will appreciate her ability to bounce back from whatever life hands her. Pham's sketch drawings scattered throughout enhance the energy and humor of the story." <br><b>--<i>School Library Journal</i></b> <p/> "Becket is a regular laundry list of confidently delivered safety sayings, and it's just one of her many original and sparkling traits . . . the storyline is warm and amusing as Becket and her two siblings navigate their new life on a farm." <br><b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> <p/> "An enjoyable novel for young readers beginning to explore the world on their own terms." <br><b>--<i>The Horn Book Magazine</i></b> <p/> "Becket's narration vibrates with energy and cheer...Pham's black and white illustrations...have just the right amount of comic flair to match the vibrant humor of Becket's story." <br><b>--<i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i></b> <p/> "Perfect . . . This fun and colorful novel will surely make you happy and brighten up your day." <br><b>--<i>Newsday</i></b><br>
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