{"product_id":"rescuing-crash-the-good-dog-9798896560159","title":"Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the adventures begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRescuing Crash, the Good Dog\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about broken hearts-not only Britta's and her father's but also a dog's broken heart-and it is a story about the bonds between daughters and fathers and good dogs and also not-always-so-good cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a delightful and heartwarming story about the ways our rescued pets rescue us right back.\" -- Angeline Boulley, \u003cem\u003eNYT \u003c\/em\u003eBest-Selling author of \u003cem\u003eFirekeeper's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I loved this story about healing broken hearts and broken families-both human and animal... A wonderful and satisfying ending.\" -Janie Chang, \u003cem\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Porcelain Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Library of Legends\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Britta Kent receives the best gift for her eleventh birthday. Her dad decides it is time for her to have a dog, something that she has wanted for a very long time. Girl and canine form a powerful connection, healing one another's broken heart.\" -- Julie Buchholtz, author of \u003cem\u003eWho Am I?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. \u003cem\u003eRescuing Crash \u003c\/em\u003eshowcases the true heart of animal rescue in this fast-paced story of companionship, family, and healing. A must-read for young readers.\" -Nikki Mitchell, author of the \u003cem\u003eMagic Shoebox Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...perfect for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories about family, resilience, and the special connection between humans and animals. \u003cem\u003eRescuing Crash\u003c\/em\u003e is a touching and uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved and been loved by a pet.\" -Michelle Goaley, Project Director Early Literacy Professional Learning, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a reader, I took my time soaking up the first half of the book. I wanted to savor the author's use of language. I also laughed at Crash's disasters (he was well-named), and I cried with Britta at the thought of losing him. Then, I couldn't put the book down, and didn't until I had finished the second half in one evening, going to bed rather late. If this old grandma can become immersed in the story and characters, remembering her own childhood pet, so will middle-grade kids identify with Britta.\" -- Deborah K. 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