This was a strange little book. I did not care for Pinkwater's writing style - it's quite choppy, and almost sarcastic. The girl, Jules, is quite sure of what she wants, and accepts the magical without question. and is aided by her like-minded aunt. The mystery they have to solve is simple and is taken care of with little need for much perseverance or growth.
I wanted to love the book because of the collie...but I wouldn't recommend it.

Quick quick read and so much fun. I learned about roosters and that they don't know consonants. Magical worlds and all that fun. Go for it.

Daniel Pinkwater has been creating amazing stories for a very long time. In this hilarious little book, Jules wins a collie by writing a letter and it leads her to amazing adventures with a rooster, a witch, and other amusing characters. The family is warm and real, and Jules reminds them that they've been promising her a dog for a long time. Penny and Jules immediately bond, and hopefully they will continue to have interesting adventures.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

The odd phrasing and cadence of Daniel Pinkwater’s writing throughout this story made it a quick, enjoyable, and witty read. What begins as predictable and familiar, steadily turns to surprising and magical.
Cute story.