Yuzu the Pet Vet Vol. 05

(W/A/CA) Mingo Ito. Join 11-year-old Yuzu at her animal hospital and meet her new fluffy friends! In an engaging and cutely-drawn comic* watch Yuzu navigate issues like bullying* animal care* and understanding illness and deaths of pets and family. For an 11-year-old* Yuzu has a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick and has to be hospitalized* Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. Yuzu's always been scared of animals* but she tries to help out. The resident Chihuahua is tiny and adorable* but acts up whenever Yuzu comes near. The fluffy cats that see her a hiss. Yuzu just wants some peace and quiet* but what can she do?! Then an encounter with a boy and his dog turns fear into a desire to learn...And as Yuzu works hard to understand her fuzzy friends* they begin to feel comfortable around each other. Through all the tough moments in her life* from her mother's illness to bullying at school* Yuzu realizes that she can help make things all right with a little help from her animal pals* peers* and kind grown-ups. Every new patient is a furry friend in the making! Perfect for aspiring pet vets of all ages!