JAZZ, PIZZAZZ AND THE SILVER THREADS
Mary Quattlebaum
Paperback
(Yearling, May 12, 1997)
Every day 9-year-old Calvin Hastings wishes for a pet. But somehow his parents have gotten the idea that he's irresponsible. So what if Calvin has a hard time concentrating on homework and remembering things? He certainly would have no trouble paying attention to a puppy or a kitten or a rabbit!Just when Calvin starts to lose hope, things suddenly pick up. His neighbor, Jenny Teitletot, buys a hamster for her magic act, and Calvin discovers jazz. Soon, they're all ready for show biz--the razzmatazz has just begun!
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