Soon after William’s father left, his mother herded William and his little sister Elinor into the car. “We’re going to get a dog,” she announced. William reminded his mother that Papa had never wanted a dog. “Everyone should have a dog,” she responded.
But Mama doesn’t stop with a dog; they come home with four – and a cat! The animals quickly take on the roles as healers in this aching family, but that isn’t the magic mentioned in the title. You see, people who have the magic can hear the animals talk! The young (Elinor) have the magic. What will it take for William, Mama, and Papa to get the magic, too? Read this sweet, heartwarming book for some magic of your own.
AR Level 3.0
AR Points 2
