When a neighborâs big, scary dog goes missing, it seems like only Marisol is worried heâs up to no good. But is there more to this lost-dog story than meets the eye?
From Newbery Medalâ and Newbery Honorâwinning author Erin Entrada Kelly, Only Only Marisol Rainey is a young middle-grade novel about friendship, facing your fears, and the power of compassion, friendship, and empathy. This stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey is perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Merci SuĂĄrez, and Ramona.
A dangerous beast is on the loose in Marisol Rainey's neighborhood! At least, Marisol thinks itâs a dangerous beast. She's never actually met the neighborâs dog officially, but surely a big German shepherd canât be anything else. Thatâs why she and her BFF Jada nicknamed him âDaggers.â
When the Missing Dog posters around town reveal that his real name is Gregory, Marisol's fears donât ease up one bit. He may be Gregory at home, but when heâs freely roaming the neighborhood with nothing to hold him back, heâs Daggers and nothing else.
When Marisol tries to sleep, the image of Daggers and his sharp teeth comes to mind. Marisol doesn't even want to ride her bike anymore. What if Daggers leaps out of the bushes, knocks her over, and eats her? She feels like she canât rest until she knows Daggers has been returned to her neighborâs backyard. Strangely, no one else seems all that concerned for their safety. Only Marisol.
Is Daggers big and super scary looking? Maybe. Is Marisol afraid? Surely. Will she eventually learn that thereâs more to Daggers than meets the eye? Only if she faces her fears.
Only Only Marisol Rainey is told in short chapters, making it perfect for listeners ready for a short and accessible novel. Erin Entrada Kellyâs stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey celebrates the small but mighty Marisol, the joys of friendship, the power of compassion, and the triumph of persevering. For readers of Kevin Henkes, Andrew Clements, Judy Blume, and Beverly Cleary.