When a neighbor's big, scary dog goes missing, it seems like only
Marisol is worried he's up to no good. But is there more to this
lost-dog story than meets the eye?
From Newbery Medal- and Newbery Honor-winning author Erin Entrada
Kelly, Only Only Marisol Rainey is a highly illustrated 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 Suárez, and Ramona.
A dangerous beast is on the loose in Marisol Rainey's neighborhood! At
least, Marisol thinks it's a dangerous beast. She's never actually met
the neighbor's dog officially, but surely a big German shepherd can't be
anything else. That's why she and her BFF Jada nicknamed him "Daggers."
When the Missing Dog posters around town reveal that his real name is
Gregory, Marisol's fears don't ease up one bit. He may be Gregory at
home, but when he's freely roaming the neighborhood with nothing to hold
him back, he's 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 can't rest until she knows Daggers has been returned to
her neighbor's 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 there's more to Daggers than
meets the eye? Only if she faces her fears.
Only Only Marisol Rainey is told in short chapters with illustrations
by the author on almost every page, making it perfect for readers ready
for a short and accessible novel. Erin Entrada Kelly's 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.
