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Name: Misty and Me
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Barbara Girion

At the age of eleven, Kim discovers that caring for a hidden dog is not only an emotional undertaking but also a financial and time‑consuming commitment. She learns to balance the responsibilities of pet care with her everyday life, navigating the challenges that come with keeping her canine friend out of public view.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Barbara Girion

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