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From the author of Stella, nominated for fourteen state book of the year awards, this heartwarming story is about a street dog named Millie and a young girl who both face challenges. abandonment issues and need to give trust and belonging a second chance.
Millie is a feisty border terrier who lives on the streets and has a keen sense for finding scraps of food, usually in the shadows or in the dark. She protects herself with a shield from what is perceived by many as aggression – barking and growling – when in reality, Millie is simply afraid.
Handed over to animal control after a recent altercation with the dogcatcher, Millie is rescued by a special teacher who also rehabilitates and rehomes dogs. It's a win-win. Together, the dogs and his students learn emotional resilience, anger management and other coping skills.
When one of the students, a struggling reader named Tori, shows a natural gift for dog training and working with fearful dogs, Millie is temporarily placed in her care. Tori may be young, but she knows a thing or two about anger, fear, and abandonment after her mother could no longer care for her and she was placed in a close family with her grandfather. Millie wonders if she's finally found her person and begins to let down her emotional guard. But when trust and belonging are called into question, Millie returns to her old habits: running, hiding and growling. Will she find herself on the street again? Or can Millie and Tori take advantage of their training, trust each other, and find a forever home together?
Mille is a novel that develops empathy for young readers who love dogs and is a tender portrait of the importance of emotional security and what it means to truly belong.
Check out the rest of the Best Friend Dog Tales collection:
Just Gus: https://shdwmtn.com/JustGus
Stella: https://shdwmtn.com/stella
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