Told from the perspective of a rescued pit bull, this middle grade novel follows her journey as she trains to become a service dog for an injured veteran and his family. The story blends humor and thoughtfulness, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and the bond between humans and animals. Max's experiences highlight the challenges and joys of both the dog and the veteran's family, making for a heartfelt narrative that emphasizes compassion and understanding.
Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, the award-winning author of A Dog Like Daisy, delivers another heartwarming must-read middle grade novel for dog lovers. Equal parts funny and poignant, this book from the point of view of the service dog, Zeus, is perfect for fans of Max and A Dog Called Homeless. Zeus comes from a long line of heroic dogs, and he dreams of glory as a K9 commander. But he receives a much more dangerous assignment--middle school! And as all good service dogs know, the only way to get through hostile territory is by being invisible. Zeus's new human, Madden, is diabetic, and he wants to be invisible, too. That's hard to do with a huge German Shepherd at his side to alert him when his blood sugar drops. And it's even harder because Madden makes this noise called music that draws attention. Zeus's mission becomes clear: he must destroy music. While Zeus's training prepared him for his most important job--keeping Madden safe--he discovers the human world is complicated. As Madden dreams of winning the state band competition and tries to reconnect with his mom, the lieutenant, Zeus must learn that, sometimes, you need to stand out to fulfill your duty.
During the Depression, Autumn Winifred Oliver's grandfather tries to persuade his neighbors to back the proposed Great Smoky Mountains National Park, until they discover that the government representative is lying to them.
Jack navigates the challenges of his parents' divorce while embarking on an adventurous quest to find a mysterious cougar in the Tennessee hills. This middle-grade contemporary novel blends humor and heartfelt moments, exploring themes of family and friendship. With its engaging narrative, it appeals to readers who enjoy stories by Leslie Connor and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Recognized as a Junior Library Guild Selection, the book promises a relatable and entertaining experience for its audience.
The award-winning author of A Dog Like Daisy returns with a moving middle grade novel from the point of view of Luna, a Labrador therapy dog who accompanies her group therapy kids when they set off on an adventure across Austin, Texas. Luna has always wanted to be a therapy dog at Therapy Dogs Worldwide. Now she's a whisker away from reaching her fifty-visit pin that will make it official. But when her "clients"--the children who visit her--are put into a therapy group, Luna's routine is upended. Like the moon, Luna shows different faces at different times. And her clients each have different needs--Beatrice is tangled in knots of anger, Caleb rushes like a waterfall, Amelia carries fear heavy like a shadow, and Hector is quiet as a rock. To comfort the kids, Luna can be what they need her to be, but can she be everything to them all at once? When Hector doesn't show up to a session one day, the kids set off on an unexpected quest to find him. Luna joins to keep them safe, and they must work together to almost learn the truth.
In partnership with the New York Public Library and from author Kristin
O'Donnell Tubb comes a historical fiction middle-grade novel inspired by the
real life of Viviani Joffre Fedeler, born and raised in the New York Public
Library.
Chloe Alvarez's life takes a dramatic turn when her late Uncle Will leaves her his African grey parrot, Charlie, during the reading of his will. As she navigates her grief, Charlie's unexpected phrases, including "It was murder," lead Chloe to suspect foul play in her uncle's death. With her memories of their close friendship and newfound determination, she sets out to uncover the truth behind his passing, questioning why he kept his illness a secret from her and the family.
Většině mých klientů nevadí, když jim slíznu slzy z tváře. Někteří chtějí,
abych se přetočila na záda a oni mě mohli podrbat na bříšku. Všechno tohle
dělám, protože vím, že tím rozveselím své klienty. A hlavně o ně mi jde. Chci,
aby se se mnou cítili v bezpečí. A tak když se moji malí klienti na sezení
rozhodnou, že se vydají vstříc dobrodružství, nemůžu je nechat samotné.
Čuchám, že nebezpečných a napínavých situací nebude málo…
