I received a free ARC through NetGalley
4 stars
Lilly is asked to stay home with her brother while her mom and step dad go buy him a birthday present. He wants a dog, but that isn't going to happen, because he is super allergic to animals. Lilly is excited because she gets to keep her mom's smartphone while they are gone. When her brother finds a dead bird, she must make sure he stays away. After that, another dilemma comes up. She makes the right choice, and things end up great.
This is a VERY short book. It is a simple chapter book for good first grade readers through probably third graders who want to be reading a chapter book but might be intimidated by larger books. Also, Lilly's brother is actually her half brother. She calls her step dad Pop. Her father died when she was two. Some kids will relate, and that is always a benefit. Lilly seems to be a responsible child. She is helpful with her brother, and she makes good choices. Overall, a good beginning chapter book
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