R Stim

Frankie has come to Sausolito to live with her “honorary” Aunt Roxy for the summer. After the first week a neighboring houseboat owner accuses her of killing her cat, Pickles. Frankie denies the charge but since she had been in trouble at home in New Jersey, she is afraid the Animal Control people will not believe her. If she is found to be in trouble she will have to return to New Jersey and “juvie” camp. She decides to ask other neighbors to help her prove her innocence.

At times it show more is difficult to rate a juvenile book, so let me say it was well-written, it offered lessons, showed consequences, and it offered solutions. I enjoyed Frankie’s relationships with the various adults, as I see many children who have not been introduced to the necessary skills to socialize with adults. Good read for children and preteens. show less