How to steal a dog

This was not an enjoyable book. I read it to preview it for my 8-year old daughter who loves dogs. I found the main character so unlikeable, and the ending so fairy tale, that I felt there wasn't enough redemption to make the slog worth it.

I get that we are supposed to relate to her unfortunate situation as a way to make her sympathetic, but there was little reflection, little growth, just several episodes of her ignoring her conscience, being jealous of her brother when he had a good idea, calling him names, being rude to her mother, and just on and on.

I won't be passing it to my daughter.