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A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo. After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester. Chester is a service dog to his person, a boy named Gus, and Chester knows just the girl to be Franklin's person?Gus's classmate, Amelia.
Amelia loves cats, but has a harder time with people. Franklin understands her, though, and sees how much they have in common. When Amelia gets into some trouble at school, Franklin wants to help the girl who's done so much to help
him. He's not sure how, yet, but he's determined to try.
This sweet and moving novel demonstrates how powerful the bond between pets and people can be, while thoughtfully depicting a neurodivergent tween's experience.
About the author
Cammie McGovern is the author of Say What You Will as well as the adult novels Neighborhood Watch, Eye Contact, and The Art of Seeing. Cammie is also one of the founders of Whole Children, a resource center that runs after-school classes and programs for children with special needs. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children.
Summary
A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester
and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans
of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo.
After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an
independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester. Chester is a service
dog to his person, a boy named Gus, and Chester knows just the girl to be
Franklin’s person—Gus’s classmate, Amelia.
Amelia loves cats, but has a harder time with people.
Franklin understands her, though, and sees how much they have in common. When
Amelia gets into some trouble at school, Franklin wants to help the girl who’s
done so much to help him. He’s not sure how, yet, but he’s determined to
try.
This sweet and moving novel demonstrates how powerful the
bond between pets and people can be, while thoughtfully depicting a
neurodivergent tween’s experience.
