Notes from the Dog

By Gary Paulsen

(YA F Paul)

133 pages 2009 Realistic Fiction

14-year-old Finn's plan for the summer is to read as many books as possible and speak to no more than half a dozen people. But his world is turned upside down when the cool and hip graduate student Johanna moves in next door. She has Finn planting a garden instead of reading books and talking to new people instead of avoiding them. As the summer progresses, Finn is surprised to discover that he has a knack for connecting with people, and he uses that ability to help Johanna, who is battling breast cancer.

reviewed by Teen Librarian Liz B.

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