The Year of the Dog is a good year for wealth, friendship, family, and finding oneself.

The Year of the Dog is a good year for wealth, friendship, family, and finding oneself. Traditionally, the Chinese Year of the Dog promised such things in the years to come. Thus, it is only natural that the author adoptsthe same outlook in her book. Pacy is excited for the Year of the Dog because of the things that it promises.

The Year of the Dog begins with good things happening. Pacy welcomes in the Year of the Dog with her family, good food, and $5 –all things foretold by the Year of the Dog. The very next day, Pacy meets Melody at school. Melody becomes Pacy’s newest friend. In a short time the girls will be best friends. Their friendship fulfills the promise of the Year of the Dog for...