Also seconding the Pratchett recommendation, the Tiffany Aching arc of Discworld is amazing

For the 12yo maybe the Amari and the Night Brothers series? I think the main character is the same age, it’s magical but modern, I read the first book and it’s cute www.amazon.ca/Amari-Night-...

That’s a smart kitty. I don’t know how they tell time but my dog is definitely not patient

That’s true. She could have had a waffle though, but she was very clear about wanting cake haha. We compromised with yogurt and granola

Too clever for her own good sometimes 😂