Only Only Marisol Rainey: Maybe Marisol

Only Only Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly is a highly illustrated young middle-grade novel focusing on friendship, facing fears, and compassion. In the story, Marisol Rainey is worried when a neighbor’s big and scary dog named 'Daggers' goes missing. Despite everyone else's lack of concern, Marisol is convinced that 'Daggers' is a dangerous beast roaming the neighborhood. As Marisol confronts her fear of the dog, she discovers there's more to 'Daggers' than she initially thought, leading to lessons in empathy and bravery. The book is told in short, illustrated chapters and is a stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey. It is designed for young readers transitioning to novels, celebrating perseverance, friendship, and understanding.