Binny for Short

When Binny was eight, her life was perfect with her father's stories and her dog, Max. After her father's sudden death and financial struggles, her Aunt Violet gives Max away. Binny never stops missing Max or trying to find him. At eleven, Binny's life changes again when Aunt Violet dies and leaves her family a house in a seaside town. In the new town, Binny encounters a new crush, a frenemy, and possibly her aunt's ghost. Throughout these changes, Binny is supported by her loving family, including her musical sister and humorous brother. This novel tenderly and humorously explores the challenges and joys of growing up with a loving family and a rambunctious dog.