Mimi is determined not to give up on anyone or anything, but since Mammy died, her father never smiles, her sister Sally is in a bad mood, brother Conor keeps to himself, and even Sparkler the dog does not want to go for walks.

• ISBN: 9780763654153
• Author: Newman, John
• Published: 2011 , Candlewick Press
• Themes: Death, Determination, Family, Pets
• Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland, Realistic Fiction
• No. of pages: 186