Author: Dean Koontz
Title: Trixie & Jinx
Illustrator: Janet Cleland
Genre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Fiction
Theme: Friendship
Primary and Secondary Characters: Trixie, Jinx
Awards: None
Publishing Company: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Date of Publication: 2010
Brief Summary and How to Use With Students:
When Jinx goes on vacation Trixie realizes she misses her friend. She tries to find another friend but no one compares to Jinx.
Have a discussion about friendship. Students can write about something they like to do with their friend.
