"A Parachute Press book."

Morning announcements -- Di I look tense? -- A whole other chapter -- What stinks? -- Parrot plop -- Busted! -- My raffle surprise -- Sherman Oaks has a pet -- My lucky day -- Sherman squeals -- Kidnapped! -- Meow -- Doomed! -- The new student -- Jelly beans -- First-day jitters -- He speaks French -- He sings, too -- Barry's first exam -- The lucky winner -- The honor student.

In order to hide a bulldog in his no-pets-allowed dorm, scheming fourth-grader Bernie Bridges enrolls his pet as a transfer student.

Ages 8-12.