Summer vacation is in full swing, and Emily has a brilliant plan for the month of August. She is determined to spend her days at the local library, reading as many books as possible so she can tack a special paper fish next to her name for every single one. But her rival, Dawn Bosco, proudly announces that she can read even faster. The competition heats up when the two girls discover an adorable stray cat they name Pickle Puss. They make a strict deal that whoever reads the most books gets to keep the sweet feline forever. Desperate to win, Emily secretly tacks up a paper fish for a story she actually read a long time ago. Suddenly, she is in the lead, but her guilt is growing heavier by the minute. You will be captivated by this classic summer tale as Emily realizes that cheating is never the right answer, and that true friendship is worth more than any prize.