This one is so cute! I really liked all the different characters and how we got different chapters with them, but also saw the other characters that were already introduced throughout. I think any child, teen, or even adult who is an animal lover will have fun reading this. It is geared toward children, but I think it would make a great read together as a family.

Thanks NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC!

Review to come June 3rd on blog/goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I just love animals, I love reading about rescue centres (the good ones), and I absolutely love Graphic Novels. So this one had to be read. Immediately. 

In this book we have 5 stories, 4 different kids get a story. Maddie, the girl in the first story, also does the last one which I found terrific given the topic of that last story. I really liked reading the POVs and see everything centred around pets and the rescue centre. 

I liked Maddie from the start. She just moved and we see that it was hard for her, BUT she is making the best of it. Making friends, helping out as volunteer (both to help and of course to see Boyd). She is a sweet and nice girl. I loved how she wasn't afraid to do the dirty work and help out with everything. The last story and what happens there, my heart broke for Maddie. I mean after a month, I can imagine you get attached, especially when no owner appears. And then to have that happen. But I was proud of her how she handled it and how things were resolved in the end (that is such a good solution). 

Bell's first impression wasn't a good one for me. Immediately getting angry while NOT knowing the circumstances of how Boyd got lost. Maybe someone DID take responsibility but things just happened. And also throughout that first chapter (which isn't even her POV) she just frustrated me. Knowing it all, judging people, being mean to Maddie who just wants to help out. In her POV things got better... but it took me a few more pages before I warmed up to her. I loved what she did for the ferrets, and I loved how she opened up to people more. 

Then there is Mikey, a boy who is shy and afraid to speak up. I loved seeing him open up more and also discover strength and courage to speak up when things go wrong. I was so proud of him. I found myself rooting for him near the end of his story. I was also happy to see him bond with Hopper who he feels connected with. They really make a sweet pair!

Lastly we have Noah. I have to say I wasn't sure what to think of Noah at first. His best friend is a total bully, and he often just goes along with things. Thankfully I could also quickly see that he was a sweet boy with a kind heart. He just had to find a better friend. Haha. I loved seeing him become kinder and sweeter and help out. He learns to find his voice which also made me happy. The ending to this story however? I found it out of the blue, and would rather have seen Jimmy actually say sorry or make amends for the crap he pulled.

Also, I do hope that the rescue centre buys that hamster a new wheel. That is a bad and wrong wheel. Their paws could get stuck in there and break or even their heads. Please, buy good wheels. 

The art really made me smile, it is such a fun and cute style and I love the colours that were used throughout the stories. I definitely want more of this artist!

All in all, if you love animals, stories with cuteness and people helping animals, love seeing kids find their voices and strength, and oh yes, LOVE good art, be sure to check out this book.

The right kind of wish fulfilment, for I'd much rather young women aspired to be a volunteer at a pet rescue centre than being famous for nothing, or being one of those brash harridan singers who get ten minutes' standing ovation on X-Factor or The Voice for having crap taste in music. Our heroine finds a homeless dog in the park one day, and as she needs a friend she takes him home – home to a new apartment where canines aren't allowed. So the mutt gets homed in a centre until claimed, and she gets to work there so as to spend time with him.

This being a compilation of kids' comics episodes, the first chapter establishes that set-up, before we move on – to other people, and to other pets, and to other issues. The resident volunteering girl is too insistent on her own way, and is reluctant to admit cooperation is best; a kid with issues about crowds and speaking in public has to save the day at an adoption fair; and so on. This is all heartily well-meaning, then, but for once the good intentions don't crowd everything off the page, and the morals and topics come with a lightness of touch that is most welcome. The dog that causes it all gets to be a master detective, and animals do some very cartoonish things, but the look is fine for the target audience, and this deserves to be a success. What's more, it comes with a bonus, full issue-length look at how comics are made, which was a welcome surprise. Four and a half stars.

This was the cutest book!!! This was broken into chapters focused on different characters and was comic book style. This is a great series for new young readers!

Things I loved:
1. The illustrations were beautiful
2. The comic book layout is so refreshing and perfect!
3. This book focused on friendship between people and animals
4. We get to see children volunteering, and it discusses cleaning animal poop and not just cuddling with animals all day
5. The end with discussion and explanation about how comic books are made


Things I didn't love:
1. Nothing! It was perfect!

This was such a cute, fun read! The pictures were perfect. I loved how each chapter told how each kid was “picked” by an animal, and also how it showed animals helping them emotionally.