Book excerpt: In this hi-lo book, a popular boy is forced to invite an unpopular girl to his party. But when they bond over baking and English bull terriers, they discover that sometimes a friendship can be found when you least expect it. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this fiction book will capture the interest of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories.