Jane Matti

Rufus Falls in Love Jane Matti

Most teenage boys fall in love with the girl next store. Rufus was no exception. Rufus fell in love with our next-door neighbor's dog, Baylee. Baylee was a black lab with big brown eyes. Rufus fell in love the moment he saw her. In fact, the first time Rufus saw Baylee, he couldn't move; he couldn't bark. All Rufus could do was stare. The Italian people say that when love happens that fast and that strong, it's like getting hit by a Thunderbolt. According to Italian folklore, Rufus got hit hard by the Thunderbolt! Once the shock wore off, Rufus now needed to impress Baylee. He ran into the house to get her his favorite toy. I have never seen Rufus so happy. But there was one problem. Baylee didn't love Rufus. In fact, Baylee hated Rufus!? How will this story end? Will Rufus ever win Baylee's love? Will boy get girl? To find out, you have to read the book!