Feeding and Care Guide for a Pet Black Hole

" A pet black hole can be a light in the darkness, but caring for one is not easy. A Pet Black Hole's Feeding and Care Guide is an original, funny, and moving book about coping with grief.

When eleven-year-old Stella Rodriguez shows up at NASA to request that her recordings be included on Carl Sagan's Golden Records, something unexpected happens: a black hole follows her home and decides to become her pet. The black hole swallows everything it touches, which is a bit of a challenge, to say the least—but it's also a convenient way to get rid of anything Stella doesn't want around. Soon, the ugly sweaters her aunt made disappear, as does the smelly hamster she's been caring for, and, most importantly, all the mementos of her late father, which are too painful to keep around.

However, hiding what is difficult to face inside a Black Hole has its consequences. It is only when Stella herself, her younger brother Cosmo, the family dog, and even the bathtub are swallowed by the black hole that the girl realizes she is letting grief consume her. Stella then understands that she must have the courage to take the path back home and open her heart to face this difficult time.

In *A Pet Black Hole's Guide to Feeding and Caring for a Pet,* Michelle Cuevas carefully balances light and dark, sublimely blending humor and sadness to create a wonderfully comforting book. More than just a pleasant surreal adventure, it's an invaluable guide to overcoming grief, for people big and small.

""An original story about familial love, scientific passion, and an epic journey of self-discovery."" – Kirkus

""As much a journey of grief and healing as it is an adventure, Cuevas's story is both moving and funny."" – Booklist "