Judie Angell crafts novels that blend serious emotions with humorous circumstances to explore the common and unique issues young people face. Her protagonists often navigate transitional periods, demonstrating cleverness and creativity in meeting the challenges of moving toward adulthood. Angell skillfully captures the complexities of adolescence with empathy and wit, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the teenage experience.
When the Muchmore children start taking in stray animals, their parents are at first good-humored, but then the town animal shelter closes, business booms, their parents become impatient, and the children operate their haven in secret.