Diane Palmisciano

Jilli and her best friend Jim have a massive mystery on their hands. Workmen are building a giant red structure right next door, and a woman wearing a pointy hat is up on a ladder painting it. Could she actually be the wicked witch from Hansel and Gretel making a gingerbread house? Things get real when Jilli's brave dog, Fiercely, crawls under the fence and runs straight into the witch's yard! Now Jilli and Jim have to sneak over and stage a rescue mission. But a wonderful surprise is waiting for everyone on the other side of the fence. You will smile as the terrifying witch turns out to be Ms. Berry, the absolute nicest teacher from their school. Get ready for a warm and funny adventure about friendship, brave dogs, and jumping to silly conclusions.