Boule is a normal 7-year-old growing up in a normal family in a normal town. His best friend is a cocker spaniel named Bill, who is not so normal: he can communicate with humans without words and can also talk to other animals. Boule’s best friend is the family’s tortoise, Caroline. Together, Boule and Bill get up to all sorts of mischief, frequently tormenting those around them. This duo’s pranks are guaranteed to make readers of all ages roar with laughter.