Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week by Sarah L. Thomson is about two young girls, Rani and Emily, who become unlikely friends. Emily and Rani are complete opposites. Emily is a rule follower, predictable, and rarely colors outside of the lines. Rani wears mismatching and colorful shoes and follows her own flow in life.
When Rani, her silver sequined sneakers, and her dog, Otto, move into Emily’s apartment, Emily’s life turns upside down. Emily is surprised that Rani and Otto are allowed to live alone in the attic. Rani’s mother is a research scientist in Patagonia for work. Emily is surprised when Rani constantly breaks rules and at times, doesn’t seem to understand that rules exist for a reason. With Rani, Emily feels her life is being tossed out of order.
The children’s book is a quick and easy read. It had a few fun moments, and I found it enjoyable to read about Rani and Emily’s fun shenanigans. However, some of their encounters were a bit over the top and I found myself questioning the moral of the story. Should kids always follow the rules or should they be allowed to have fun? I am not quite sure of the morals being portrayed for young kids. Young readers will find the book a fun and cute read.
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