Jazz, Pizzazz, and the Silver Threads - Softcover

Nine-year-old Calvin Hastings dreams of owning a pet, and when his neighbor, Jenny Teitletot, buys a hamster for her magic act, Calvin decides to join her show biz scheme. Reprint.

year-old Calvin Hastings wishes for a pet. But somehow his parents have gotten the idea that he's irresponsible. So what if Calvin has a hard time concentrating on homework and remembering things? He certainly would have no trouble paying attention to a puppy or a kitten or a rabbit!
Just when Calvin starts to lose hope, things suddenly pick up. His neighbor, Jenny Teitletot, buys a hamster for her magic act, and Calvin discovers jazz. Soon, they're all ready for show biz--the razzmatazz has just begun!