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Twelve-year-old Winifred is being fostered by the eccentric but kind Margery Dawson while her mother is dealing with addiction problems. Fred is determined not to form any attachments to anybody until the condition of Toby, the abused dog next door, captures first her attention and then her heart, and somehow it becomes increasingly difficult to stay detached from the people who are helping her. Foster care. Friendship stories. Animal treatment. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. iL 4-8. AR 4.0. RC 3.3. Lexile 590. | |