McGovern Mid Grade #3 by Cammie McGovern
Published by HarperCollins on September 7, 2021
ISBN: 0062463349
Pages: 304
Genres: Animals, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Maine Coon Cat Franklin, accidentally separated from his humans, is in need of a new home. With the help of a friendly therapy dog, Gus, (who readers may recognize from McGovern’s Chester and Gus), Franklin becomes the pet of Chester’s classmate Amelia, who struggles with anxiety and social relationships. Franklin bonds with Amelia as he sees some of their commonalities, and they develop a sort of psychic connection which he uses to help her work through her problems at school and home.

This is a sweet story featuring neurodivergence, friendship, family, and the partnerships between humans and animals.

Grades 3-6

Kerrie Lattari, York Middle School, York