Take Pippi Longstocking's joie de vivre, blend it with a 21st century
urban setting, toss in a dog named Otto for good measure and what do you
get? This joyfully carefree story about two unlikely friends.
It's a pair of silver sequined sneakers that unexpectedly flips Emily's
comfortable, predictable world upside down. Or, more precisely, it's the
girl wearing them.
The shoes belong to Rani, who moves into Emily's apartment building--and
her life--with absolutely no one but her dog Otto. (Her research
scientist mother is away in Patagonia.) And that's only the first rule
that Emily watches Rani break without hesitation.
But it's not just that Rani breaks rules. Most of the time, she doesn't
seem to know the rules exist. Why can't she bungee jump off their
building? Or bring an ice cream truck to school?
For steady and orderly Emily, Rani's approach to life feels impossible .
. . and more than a little irresistible. But is there a place for her in
Rani's world? And should she find a way to make space for Rani in her
own?
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