A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and
Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans
of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo.
After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent
cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester. Chester is a service dog
to his person, a boy named Gus, and Chester knows just the girl to be
Franklin's person--Gus's classmate, Amelia.
Amelia loves cats, but has a harder time with people. Franklin
understands her, though, and sees how much they have in common. When
Amelia gets into some trouble at school, Franklin wants to help the girl
who's done so much to help him. He's not sure how, yet, but he's
determined to try.
This sweet and moving novel demonstrates how powerful the bond between
pets and people can be, while thoughtfully depicting a neurodivergent
tween's experience.