This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
When the beloved family golden retriever becomes human, a girl’s relationships with her family and herself transform in ways she never thought possible in this heartwarming and funny young adult novel.
Science-obsessed, teen-genius Emma Branch is used to being the odd one out—in her family, among her classmates, and in her small town that only ever seems to care about football. She doesn’t mind being all alone; in fact, she prefers it. Besides, who needs friends when she has a best friend already—her golden retriever, Hudson.
But when Hudson gets into an accident, Emma can’t bear to lose her only friend. Luckily, she’s been working on an experimental substance for her school science project that could help him out. All it was supposed to do was heal Hudson, not…turn him human?!
Emma, her family, and the whole town is about to learn just how a golden retriever can change hearts and minds for the better—that is, after causing a big, old mess first.
Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Expected Publication: August 25, 2026
Why I’m Waiting: This sounds freaking cool? A dog turned into boy LOL It sounds so weird but also cool af. Is this what they mean by a “golden retriever” type of guy? I NEED IT. I am a little afraid of the whole accident thing, but Lordt, the rest of this sounds EXACTLY like what I need. I cannot wait!
What about you? Will you read this? Do you think this sounds weird, cool, or both? Let me know in the comments!