This Cricket Book is part of The Robert Series, a witty and charming collection of tales by prolific kid’s author Barbara Seuling.  In Robert and the Great Pepperoni, delightful protagonist Robert Dorfman once again finds himself in a merry mixup – this time when he wants to get a pet, much to his parents chagrin.

More than anything, second grader Robert wants a dog, but he can’t persuade his parents to agree. A pet-sitting service is the compromise, and the adventures begin as Robert takes on birds, cats, a hairy tarantula, and even a celebrity rabbit. When Robert finds a stray dog, he is determined to train it for adoption, but the task turns out to be more than he bargained for.

The School Library Journal called Robert and the Great Pepperoni a “humorous story… Lots of amusing incidents to keep readers chuckling.”  Appealing and funny, this story will have readers rooting for Robert as he perseveres in his dream of owning a dog.  A perfect gift for readers of SPIDER magazine and all children who fancy themselves pet owners in the near future!

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