Only Only Marisol Rainey is the third book in the series and reads as a stand-alone.

In the previous books, Marisol has always had a healthy fear of the big German Shephard that lives nearby. Marisol is in the habit of naming things around her and calls him Daggers. She and her friend, Jada try to avoid riding bikes too close to Daggers, or making eye contact with him, out of fear he may one day attack.
In this book she learns from a lost dog poster that his name is really, Gregory. Gregory got out of his yard and Marisol is very concerned that she'll run into him. She seems to think this dog is out to eat her.
In the meantime she is teaching a friend named Felix how to ride a bike. Felix lives with his grandmama who doesn’t know how to ride a bike either. Well Marisol finds the task harder than she thought. And when Felix loses his will to keep trying Marisol gets a brilliant idea and carries it out to perfection.
Oh yes, and she does come face to face with Daggers/Gregory.

Great series for young readers as they view Marisol helping a friend and facing her biggest fears!

I received an electronic ARC of "Only Marisol Rainey" in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed the over all story of this girl Marisol and her dog. I thought it was a good chapter book for newer readers. It was the kind of story that my daughter would love. In addition, something about the story reminded me of the series "Baby-sitters Little Sister." I think it was because of the tone of voice used in the story.

The things that took me out of the story, and dropped it from a 5 star book to the 3 stars I am giving it are the following:

-The writing being in 3rd person.
- The writing being in the present tense.

Not to be overly critical but when a book is in 3rd person I expect that the actions described would be in the past tense not the present. The only time I enjoy books in the present tense is if the first person us the narrator.

It is a small distraction, and perhaps other will appreciate this POV more than I. It won't detract me from reading further in the series, but it will keep me from say, pre-ordering this book.

Thanks for the opportunity to read, this was my honest review.

Marisol Rainey is sensitive, inquisitive, thoughtful, and introspective. I like that the reader gets to know what she's thinking, but she doesn't readily share with everybody else, so it causes some conflict. I also like how observant she is of other people and wonders how they might be feeling. This book is also evidence that non-stop action isn't necessary to get readers engaged. The emotional connection, tension, and stakes pull the reader from page to page. The illustrations are an added bonus for reluctant readers who need a little motivation to get to the next page.

What a first-rate addition to my Marisol Rainey collection of books in my Media Center!
This latest will especially appeal to my elementary school students who will delight in reading about another adventure of Marisol's or be happily introduced to her.
Marisol is so frightened of a huge German Shephard who has escaped from his backyard. Facing and overcoming your fears is just one theme depicted in this book. Acceptance of a friend's friend and helping others who need help are so sensitively portrayed.
The illustrations are great as are the talk bubbles which will make you laugh and empathize. Can't wait to add this one!

An enjoyable read that is fun and light, as well as relatable, for early readers. I read it on my Kindle app from a netgalley but would probably like the end result more, since the formatting was not finished.

This was a delightful little story that will appear to younger elementary girls. I like that she is biracial and it's a book about common kid problems. I like that vocabulary is introduced. Another great addition to the Marisol Rainey series.

Another fabulous book in the Marisol Rainey series! In the previous books Marisol is always wary of a big German Shephard that lives nearby, whom she calls Daggers. She and her friend try to avoid riding bikes too close to it, or making eye contact with it, out of fear it will one day attack. Well, in this book Daggers (actually named Gregory) escapes from his yard and Marisol is very concerned that she'll run into him. On top of that, she really wants to teach a friend how to ride bikes, which is harder than it seems. Young readers will absolutely love this installment of the Marisol series, especially watching as Marisol helps a friend and faces her biggest fears!

My heart needs more Marisol! Erin Entrada Kelly’s newest introduces us to a new friend, and a dangerous dog on the loose. Can Marisol teach Felix how to ride a bike? Why does Jada dislike him? How can she protect herself against Daggers? Readers will love Marisol’s relatable adventures.

This is book 3 of a series and have not read the other 2, no need to read them out of order.

Marisol and her two friends are kind and wholesome kids, those whom you would want your own children to hang out with. This is an early chapter book about overcoming some fears/obstacles in young children's lives. Without giving too much away think, scared of dogs and learning to ride bikes.

I will definitely be adding this book and the other two to my elementary school library collection. Such a cute story. Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Marisol is a fun character and her experiences are so relatable for young readers. This is book three in the series but don't worry if you haven't read the first two books. You can read them in any order!
I could relate to Book 3 because of Daggers, or Gregory, the neighborhood dog! Marisol is terrified of big dogs, and Gregory is big and apparently on the loose! How can Marisol relax and enjoy riding her bike with her friends when a wild beast could attack at any moment? Have you ever been afraid of dogs? So many children have a fear of dogs and reading how Marisol faces her fear can be very helpful.
My favorite theme from this book was the focus on how important Marisol's friends are and how she wants to help them . She works with Felix as he struggles to learn to ride a bike and even gets him his own bike.
This early chapter book is a great addition to any beginning reader's library. Great illustrations add to the engagement.

Honestly, I love Marisol. She is such a sweet and relatable character. I especially liked the dynamic between Marisol and her two friends in this book. It felt very true to life and is something that I think everyone experiences and one point in time or another. I also really enjoyed how Marisol dealt with her fears regarding Daggers. Her mom gave her some very good advice. Erin Entrada Kelly is an insta-read for me and this new entry in the series did not disappoint. I would recommend this to readers that enjoy realistic fictions, especially those that enjoy Ramona Quimby and the like.