Eight-year-old Janey always has her nose in a book. She enjoys reading so much that she often gets into trouble at school for not paying attention.
Janey especially loves stories about Bob the Dog Detective by Lily May Appleton, her favorite author. So when her teacher announces that the class will be attending a book festival where Lily May Appleton is speaking, Janey can hardly contain her excitement. This will be her chance to prove that she really is Ms. Appleton's number one fan!
Nothing goes right at the festival,though. Janey becomes separated from her classmates and misses all of Lily May Appleton's presentation. She thinks the day is ruined...until an understanding stranger demonstrates that author photos aren't always accurate.