Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan

by Christine Kole MacLean

Book Overview

Mary Margaret will do anything to get a pet, including: 1. Sing a song about it over and over until her mom gets the message. 2. Do the baddest chore of all (cleaning the toilet!). 3. Earn money by selling handmade poop purses (or Number Two Totes, as her mother prefers her to call them) to neighborhood dog walkers. The problem is, Mary Margaret's mother isn't listening. She's too busy thinking about what it will be like to have a new baby at her...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525471839
• ISBN13: 9780525471837
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Charming Story!

I love the relationships: Mary Margaret's relationship with her mom, with her dad, with her brother JT, with her friend Andy, and with her grandparents. All the relationships are depicted with great warmth and sensitivity, and Mary Margaret is very real and very lovable. Our grandkids loved the story and they were both trying to come up with possible animals for Mary Margaret as we read the story together. They seemed quite satisfied with the ending and now want to read more books about Mary Margaret.

Very Cute!

My daughter and I read this book. It was very fun and entertaining. Not boring at all. The relationships in the book are very real. There are a few good lessons to be learned like standing up for what is right and helping others in their time of need. My daughter is in elementary school, and she really enjoyed the book. I would definitely recommend this book, especially to those who really want a pet!

Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan

This book is just fabulous. It's warm and funny. The characters are lovable. Ms. MacLean makes you want to jump right into the story and move into Mary Margaret's neighborhood. Though Mary Margaret's family is a little bit quirky, I don't know anyone that could not relate to them and their experiences in some way. My young nieces don't know it yet, but they can plan on getting this book in their Christmas stockings!

Mary Margaret and the Perfet Pet Plan

My daughter loved this book!!!! This book is refreshing in that it speaks to young girls and still stays innocent. Mary Margaret is so lovable and the characters are so real. There are so few titles out there that emerging readers can read and not have to deal with issues that they are too young for. The website www.christinekolemaclean.com has great features for teachers, parents, and kids. Don't miss out.