Fifth-grader Eric's life transforms when he encounters a unicorn in the woods around Chinaberry Creek and discovers a special veterinary clinic that cares for "supernatural exotic patients."

"When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at her mom's vet clinic, she agrees to help the woman train her new pet. Amy does such a great job, she starts getting calls from more puppy owners! Things go great for a while, but soon, Amy is in way over her head. She can't say no to a puppy in need and has taken on way too many clients! Amy barely has time for school or her friends in between all the puppies. Can she dig herself out of this hole before...

"A life and death crisis brings Ikuko back to the family farm! A girl's dislike of her own name imperils her adorable pooch! A young artist and his cat discover that love is greater than beauty! A madly barking dog slowly learns to trust humans again! It's the dramatic conclusion of the elementary school arc- you won't want to miss it!"--Back cover.