About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the weight of peer secrets or the messy reality of being responsible for something larger than they can handle. Doug and his friends find themselves in over their heads when they decide to hide a pet goat in an urban basement, leading to a series of comedic but increasingly stressful mishaps. Beyond the laughs, the story offers a gentle look at the anxiety that comes with hiding the truth and the looming pressure of a big family milestone, his sister's wedding. It is a perfect choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy realistic fiction about friendship dynamics and the realization that honesty, while difficult, is usually the best path out of a scrape. It provides an excellent opening for parents to discuss accountability without being overly preachy.
