For an 11-year-old, Yuzu has a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick and has to be hospitalized, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. Yuzu's always been scared of animals, but she tries to help out. The resident Chihuahua is tiny and adorable, but acts up whenever Yuzu comes near. The fluffy cats that see her a hiss. Yuzu just wants some peace and quiet, but what can she do?! Then an encounter with a boy and his...

Every day is a learning experience for 11-year-old Yuzu. Between visiting her mom at the hospital, and helping out at her uncle's animal hospital, she's starting to get the hang of what it means to care! This time Yuzu meets a pup that goes from spoiled to smart, as well as a super-smiley therapy dog. She also discovers how hard it is to adjust to new siblings -- fuzzy or otherwise! Later, after meeting an elderly cat, Yuzu learns what "quality of...

"Yuzu’s settling into the place she’s carved out for herself at the animal clinic, when a happy day arrives: Her mother’s ready to come home from the hospital! Actually, Yuzu’s kinda becoming a mom herself—she’s been tasked with taking care of adorable, newborn puppies!!!" --Publisher.