Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure

Teen icon Barbie is back in this newest addition to the franchise—a more-rooted-in-realism family-focused entry (as opposed to the fairy tale/magical titles). Here, the Blonde One and little sisters Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea head to Grandma's house, the old family homestead in Willows, WI. While the older girls have fond memories of the town, littlest Chelsea (who was only crib-age when the family migrated to Malibu) feels left out, until they come across an old treasure map that Grandpa used to be excited about and the girls decide to look for clues. A valuable cache would actually come in handy, seeing as how the town is in financial trouble and barely has enough money to put together the annual Willows Fest. Adding to the fun: Granny's dog Tiffany is a new mom with four puppies (the dogs match up with each girl, and follow along on the quest for riches). A predictably popular title with added cute animal spunkiness, this is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)