by Lois Lowry
First published 1995
Thirteen-year-old Anastasia Krupnik is back, and this time she's got a new furry companion to contend with. As if adjusting to the rambunctious puppy isn't enough, Anastasia also faces a personal moral dilemma and the perils of her school's values class. With her trademark wit and candor, Anastasia must find a way to balance her responsibilities, stand up for her beliefs, and keep her sanity intact. In the end, she discovers that the greatest lessons in life often come from the most unexpected places.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
160 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books