Abigail Iris: The Pet Project

by Lisa Glatt, Suzanne Greenberg, Joy Allen (Illustrator)

Abigail Iris has a half-birthday coming up, and she knows it's the perfect excuse to ask for the adorable kitten up for adoption at her local farmer's market. After all, everyone else in her life seems to be getting something her Only friend Rebecca has a new baby brother on the way, and her brother Eddie has a new girlfriend named Molly. But Abigail finds that once the kitten is hers, he brings with him lots of new responsibilities and life lessons, too. Full of new beginnings, last good byes, and fresh starts, Abigail The Pet Project has just as much joy and heart as the first adventure.

Genres: Realistic Fiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published February 2, 2010

About the author

Lisa Glatt is the author of the novels The Nakeds and A Girl Becomes a Comma Like That, as well as the short story collection The Apple's Bruise. Her poetry collections include Shelter and Monsters & Other Lovers. Lisa's work has appeared in such magazines as Zoetrope, Mississippi Review, Columbia, Indiana Review, Pearl, and The Sun. She was recently awarded a fellowship to the Civitella Ranieri Center in Italy. Lisa currently teaches at California State University, Long Beach and private workshops. Glatt is married to writer David Hernandez.

Reviews

[Sandra Stiles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abigail Iris wants a pet. How does she break this news to her parents? She tells them her "half-birthday" is coming up and that is what she wants. When she and her mother visit the farmer's market they stop at the animal rescue booth. This is where Abigail Iris finds her kitten. Now all she has to do is convince her mother and father to let her have it. When this wish comes true she faces a new problem. What to do with her new pet when her sister has an allergic reaction to it. This was a cute a fun book. This book is all abut changes. She watches her brother change when he gets a girlfriend, she watches her best friends change, especially when one of them is getting a new baby brother. Simple, cute and a quick easy read.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a happy book and I'm betting most 3rd grade girls would love it. There is a first book--Abigail Iris: The One and Only--which I have not read yet. For readers who enjoyed Junie B. or Lucy Rose.

[Stacy]

Exemplary literary fiction writers Lisa Glatt and Suzanne Greenberg bring their talents to YA fiction. I cannot wait to read this, and cannot wait until my little girl is old enough to fall in love with Abigail Iris!

[Ashlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abigail Iris wants a pet all to her own. for her 9 1/2 (i think) birthday she gets a ktten but when her family figures out that her sister is allergic to cats she has to give her cat away...what will she do?

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heart warming story with an adorable lead character. Abigail Iris has a lot of spunk. This is a perfect book for a slightly advanced Ivy and Bean fan/reader and readers who love Clementine and Ramona. I'm excited to share this recommendation to my former and current students.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book for end of 3rd beginning 4th. Abigail Iris wants a kitten sooo badly, but when she gets it her sister turns out to be allergic.

[Pam Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of an 8-and-a-half year old girl who gets a kitten for her half birthday but then has to give it away. Abigail's voice is vivid, clear, and absolutely charming.

[Dolores · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute sequel to Abigail Iris the One and Only. Many young girls will identify with Abigail Iris and wish that she was their friend. Sweet series.