I've been meaning to read this for years because I've really liked other books by E.L. Konigsburg and yesterday was a good day to bring a book along on a trip and this book was perfect.

The story is a delightful way of showing how a group of people can come together and by being kind to each other can enrich their lives and enrich the lives of the people around them.

No talking animals, but there is a smart dog and you learn something about turtles.