Églantine Ceulemans

Fifth grade is tough enough, but Liam has a lot more on his plate than just surviving middle school. He lives in a cramped basement apartment with his mom and two younger sisters: Dakota, a science-obsessed girl with a massive personality, and Izzy, who has Down syndrome and notices all the wonderful details everyone else misses. The glue holding their chaotic family together is Cupcake, their fiercely loyal and lovable German shepherd. But Cupcake has developed a serious problem and keeps peeing on the apartment carpet. If their grumpy landlord finds out, they could lose their home, and Liam's parents have already warned that Cupcake might have to be given away. You will root for Liam and his sisters as they launch a hilarious, desperate mission to raise enough money for a vet visit before time runs out. This heartwarming and funny story perfectly captures the messy reality of family life, the unbreakable bond between kids and their pets, and the lengths we will go to save the ones we love.