Finley wants ? no, needs ? a pet. But before Mom and Dad will even consider it, she'll have to prove that she's ready for some responsibility. When her next-door neighbor needs a last-minute pet sitter, it seems like the purr-fect opportunity. But Finley soon learns that taking care of a pet isn't all cuteness and cuddles ? especially a cat like Goo-Goo. When Goo-Goo proves to be more than she can handle on her own, Finley enlists her brother and sister to help. While they don't always agree, together they come up with some creative ways to get the job done. AUTHOR: Jessica Young grew up in Ontario, Canada. The same things make her happy now as when she was a kid: dancing, painting, music, digging in the dirt, picnics, reading, and writing. Like Finley Flowers, Jessica loves making stuff. When she was little, she wanted to be a tap-dancing flight attendant/veterinarian, but she's changed her mind! Jessica currently lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Jessica was born on a spring day in 1978 in a small French town. When she was very young she had strange buddies that were always with her: felt pens, colored pencils, brushes and paint. After several years spent in various agencies of architecture, she decided to give up squares, rulers, and compasses and put her body, heart, and soul into what she always loved-putting her own imagination on paper. She's currently residing at her studio in Paris, drawing for magazines and children's books in France and abroad. SELLING POINTS: ? Series focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and thinking outside the box ? Strong cross-gender friendship and family relationships: Finley's best friend is a boy ? Celebrates creativity and imagination: stories will appeal to readers interested in arts and crafts AGES: 6-8 years
