About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a transition like their first overnight camp, a long stay at a relative's house, or even just a sleepover that feels a bit daunting. This graphic novel adaptation of the classic James Howe mystery follows Harold the dog and Chester the cat as they are boarded at a pet resort while their family goes on vacation. The story uses a spooky mystery involving a disappearing pet and a supposed werewolf to mirror the real-life anxieties children feel when they are away from home and in an unfamiliar environment. While the setting is a bit eerie, the humor and the bond between the two main pets keep the tone light and manageable. It is an excellent choice for elementary-aged readers who enjoy puzzles and animals, providing a safe space to discuss how imagination can sometimes run wild when we are nervous. Parents will appreciate how it validates the 'new place jitters' while showing that things are rarely as scary as they first seem.
