Warning: Spoilers, may want to read after you are done. This book had some pretty solid themes. It starts out with an imperfect and self-conscious character who wants a pet dog. Her grandmother died of Cancer recently and she can't get along with her grandfather. Her seemingly crazy grandfather whom she doesn't get along with well, has an idea to prove she is responsible enough to get a dog. He uses a 1 gallon orange juice jug and tells her to pretend to feed it and take it out for walks and even pick up its feces. At first this may seem crazy and embarrassing but it seems to work. She encounters obstacles but also makes friends. She goes through hardships with her old friend, makes another friend, resolves the misunderstandings with her old friend, gets bullied, and stands up for herself. OJ seems to make her gain a stronger character and less self-conscious.

Do you like books that make you want to keep reading and then you lose trace of time? Then this is a book to read because Zelly really wants a dog and her parents don't think she's ready. Then her crazy grandpa Ace thinks she should show her parents with a practice dog will Aces crazy plan work? if you like this book you should get the next book 'Aces wild'. happy reading!

I liked this book because it made me laugh.

I enjoyed it.

Very funny, a great story to read with your family. It is a bit long though.