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When strict Mrs. Derkman moves next door to third-grader Katie Carew, scares her friends away, and insists she keep her dog, Pepper, on a leash, Katie finds a non-magical solution to the problem. Includes steps for teaching a dog to sit and stay. No library descriptions found. |
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The serial nature of this title comes across clearly through the structure and certain repeated elements. The story mentions Katie's first adventure as the class hamster several times, and references other plots whenever introducing a character. The result is a formulaic read that a young reader may find comforting. The book uses a cartoonish art style that doesn't pay heed to proportions (heads appear rather too large, and in some instances, Katie appears bigger than the adults), fitting for a story with casual fantastical element. Given that this "switcheroo" body-swapping provides the series hook, Katie spends a surprisingly short period of time in Pepper's body, closer to the end than one might expect, and her actions as a dog ultimately influence the story very little. Recommended for fans of the series, other readers may find the pacing and "teach the teacher" message somewhat tedious. ( )