Laura Morrison hopes that turning nine years old will mean she no longer gets into the frequent disasters that plague her life but she soon discovers that things just keep happening to her. Fortunately, she has her big sister Ellie always on her side ... but Ellie is going away, which is the biggest disaster yet! Laura's new puppy helps to take her mind off Ellie's absence but when a terrible storm strikes, her precious pet disappears! Will Laura ever find him again? A book full of the mischief and trials of growing up, which celebrates family and friendships, and the unique bond children have with their pets.