Eleven-year-old Poppy Ray longs to be a veterinarian, but
she's never had a pet. This summer, she's going to spend a
month with her uncle Sanjay, veterinarian and owner of the
Furry Friends Animal Clinic on an island off the
Washington coast. Poppy is in for big surprises. She loves
tending to the dogs, cats, and even a bird, and she
discovers the fun of newborn puppies and the satisfaction
of doing a good job. But she learns that there's more to
caring for animals than the stethoscope and cotton swabs
in her Deluxe Veterinarian First-Aid Kit. She's not
prepared for quirky pet owners, gross stuff, or scary
emergencies. With help from a boy named Hawk, a chunk of
seaglass, and a touch of intuition, Poppy gains a deeper
understanding of the pain and joy of working with
animals. With warmth and humor, Anjali Banerjee tells the
story of a resourceful, determined girl who can't wait to
grow up, but begins to realize just how much she has left
to discover.
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