First published 2013
Spencer discovers his best friend during a trip to the park. Rocky looks like an ordinary rock, but Spencer sees something special. When Spencer's father allows him to bring Rocky home, neither of them expects the complications ahead. Spencer tries to help his new pet settle into household routines, but Rocky creates one problem after another. The boy learns that caring for any companion, even an unusual one, requires patience and creativity. Spencer must figure out how to keep Rocky happy while avoiding the troubles that seem to follow them everywhere. This story captures the bond between a child and his first pet, showing how imagination transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. The tale explores what it means to be responsible for another living thing, even when that thing might just be a rock with personality.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unusual-pet
28 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform