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Stella and Miles think up a great way to improve their cat-loving Aunt Filomena. A new pet! But when they fall in love with a pig and bring it home, things quickly get worse.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, funny read for a middle grader, this one's a lot of fun. Stella and Miles decide their cat-obsessed Aunt Filomena needs some "improving," so they hatch a plan involving a new pet only to end up bringing home a pig instead. The chaos that follows is genuinely hilarious, and the short length means even reluctant readers can power through it in one sitting. It has that silly, relatable sibling-dynamic energy that kids love, kind of like a shorter, lighter take on the kind of mischief you'd find in a Roald Dahl book. There's a bit of mild peril when things go sideways with Aunt Filomena, but it's all played for laughs rather than anything scary. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and quick no heavy themes, just good old-fashioned animal chaos and family humor. Perfect for kids who like humor, animals, or stories about siblings getting into mischief.