The Levines are finally getting a pet--a furry one that is. They are excited about adopting a kitty they name Jelly, but they don't get very far in the process when Ben starts sneezing. Oh no, he's allergic! Lola is devastated and sets out to find Jelly a good home. Luckily, Lola is rewarded with a very happy (and still furry) ending!
With Lola's trademark humor, we can expect a few mishaps, many funny moments, and a cute new pet all wrapped in one adorable book.
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"This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal."
— Booklist
A great read for Lola's fans and any kid with a yen for a furry pet of their own.
— Kirkus ReviewsIf you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless.
— Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy SummerLola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure.
— Diana López, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I FeelReaders will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series.
— Meg Medina, Pura Belpré winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your AssBeginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections.
— School Library JournalLola's personality shines through here, with a vibrant first-person narration that matches her energetic spirit.
— The Bulletin[A] great book for the beginning chapter book reader.
— School Library ConnectionBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Monica Brown. PhD is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University, specializing in US Latino literature and multicultural literature. She writes and publishes scholarly work with a Latino/a focus. She was the recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacies from the Center for Chicano Studies at the University of California.
Maria Liatis is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.