This is the final episode in Meg Harper's popular and very funny series. When 13-year-old Kate's family adopt the pet of an emigrating neighbor, they haven't a clue what they've let themselves in for. In addition to the resulting slapstick humor (particularly on the part of disaster-prone Mum) there is plenty of teen angst. The plot gives an opportunity for readers to look at issues such as selfishness, love, and responsibility in a light-hearted yet thought-provoking way.