SPOILER: Veronica is the new girl at an all-girls private school. She's lonely and longs for a friend, hoping she can crack the inner circle of popular girls but recognizing at the same time that Sarah-Lisa probably would not make a good friend. What satisifies her longing for connection is her new dog Cadbury. But when Cadbury has to be put down, Veronica must find her way to making the human connections she needs. Veronica is introspective and thoughtful and a little insecure; she will resonate with young readers of similar vein.