Mindy and her dad have just moved to Florida after her mother's passing. Mindy is not happy about starting over in a new school, and initially makes friends through a snack exchange, which turns into a for-profit situation, getting her into trouble at school, and causing trouble between her and her new friend.

Mindy is so optimistic and enterprising. She worries about her dad, who isn't coping well with his wife's death, and is working too hard and neglecting Mindy a little. Mindy figures more money coming into the family, as well as a new puppy, will solve everything.

It's a cute story, Mindy's resilient, hopeful and funny. I liked how she learned to take responsibility for her actions, and hope she can eventually convince her dad to adopt a puppy.