Today I am excited to be featuring the book Two Friends, One Dog, And a Very Unusual Week by Sarah L. Thomson & Vin Vogel on the Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours! I am also sharing a giveaway, so be sure to read on. This post contains affiliate links, so if you use them and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.
About The Book:
Title: Two Friends, One Dog, And a Very Unusual Week
Author: Sarah L. Thomson & Vin Vogel (Illustrator)
Genre: Middle Grade Contemporary
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company, 4/18/23
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/TWO-FRIENDS-ONE-DOG-AND-A-VERY-UNUSUAL-WEEK
Book Description:
Take Pippi Longstocking’s joie de vivre, blend it with a 21st century urban setting, toss in a dog named Otto for good measure and what do you get? This joyfully carefree story about two unlikely friends.
It’s a pair of silver sequined sneakers that unexpectedly flips Emily’s comfortable, predictable world upside down. Or, more precisely, it’s the girl wearing them.
The shoes belong to Rani, who moves into Emily’s apartment building—and her life—with absolutely no one but her dog Otto. (Her research scientist mother is away in Patagonia.) And that’s only the first rule that Emily watches Rani break without hesitation.
But it’s not just that Rani breaks rules. Most of the time, she doesn’t seem to know the rules exist. Why can’t she bungee jump off their building? Or bring an ice cream truck to school?
For steady and orderly Emily, Rani’s approach to life feels impossible . . . and more than a little irresistible. But is there a place for her in Rani’s world? And should she find a way to make space for Rani in her own?
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
About Sarah L. Thomson:
Sarah L. Thomson has published more than thirty books for young readers, including prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction, picture books and novels. Sarah worked as a children’s book editor before becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Portland, Maine. Learn more about her work at sarahlthomson.com.
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About Vin Vogel:
Vin Vogel is an award-winning Brazilian author-illustrator and the creator of A Home for Leo and the Yeti picture book series. He has illustrated over fifty books for young readers. After living in New York City, he returned to his hometown of Rio, where he lives with two cats and a dog. Visit him at vinvogel.com.
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My Review:
This was such a fun and funny book for the younger group! As an adult, it only took me a few hours to read. Kids will find it entertaining and a lot of fun. When Rani moves in to Emily’s building, she shakes up everything, turning life into an adventure. Along with her dog Otto, Rani doesn’t seem to follow rules and Emily doesn’t know what to do about it! This book reminded me of a cross between Clifford, The Secret Life of Pets, Amelia Bedelia, and Pippi Longstocking. Overall, it was a fun read!
Two Friends, One Dog, And a Very Unusual Week Giveaway
1 winner will receive a finished copy of Two Friends, One Dog, And a Very Unusual Week, US Only.
Ends June 13th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
5/29/2023 | YA Books Central | Excerpt/IG Post |
5/29/2023 | The Momma Spot | Excerpt |
5/30/2023 | The Chirpy Bookaholic | Excerpt/IG Post |
5/30/2023 | A Dream Within A Dream | Excerpt |
5/31/2023 | Country Mamas With Kids | Review/IG Post |
5/31/2023 | @evergirl200 | IG Review |
6/1/2023 | Review Thick And Thin | Review/IG Post |
6/1/2023 | @allyluvsbooksalatte | IG Review/TikTok Post |
6/2/2023 | A Blue Box Full of Books | IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post |
6/2/2023 | Nerdophiles | Review |
Week Two:
6/5/2023 | Not In Jersey | Review/IG Post |
6/5/2023 | @stargirls.magical.tale | IG Review |
6/6/2023 | Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s | Review/IG Post |
6/6/2023 | @enjoyingbooksagain | Review/IG Post |
6/7/2023 | Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers | Review/IG Post |
6/7/2023 | Carly Sunshine Books | IG Review |
6/8/2023 | @froggyreadteach | IG Review |
6/8/2023 | OneMoreExclamation | Review/IG Post |
6/9/2023 | Jenguerdy | Review/IG Post |
6/9/2023 | Author Z. Knight’s Guild | Review/IG Post |
Add this one to your kids’ summer reading lists!