Description

Join 11-year-old Yuzu at her animal hospital and meet her new fluffy friends! In an engaging and cutely-drawn comic, watch Yuzu navigate issues like bullying, animal care, and understanding illness and deaths of pets and family. For an 11-year-old, Yuzu has a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick and has to be hospitalised, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. Yuzu’s always been scared of animals, but she tries to help out. The resident Chihuahua is tiny and adorable, but acts up whenever Yuzu comes near. The fluffy cats that see her a hiss. Yuzu just wants some peace and quiet, but what can she do? Then an encounter with a boy and his dog turns fear into a desire to learn… And as Yuzu works hard to understand her fuzzy friends, they begin to feel comfortable around each other. Through all the tough moments in her life, from her mother’s illness to bullying at school, Yuzu realizes that she can help make things all right with a little help from her

Publisher Review

"Really wholesome and refreshing...a manga for young girls about cute animals and overcoming fears. Recommended for all ages." -Manga Bookshelf "This series has cute art and a charming story, and animal lovers of all ages will want to check it out." -School Library Journal "Too pure for words! This story about a young girl facing her fear of animals while working at her uncle's vet clinic made me cry twice! If you are an animal lover at all, you should pick up this series!" -Shae Geeks Out "A sweet story about what it means to share your life with an animal...perfect for young and old readers alike!" -Anime UK