This was an amazing story of an 11 year old girl and her passion for dogs. I love that this book, written for middle grade children, addresses the important topic of animal rescue and foster care for dogs. The story was heart warming and entertaining while also educating on a relevant issue. Highly recommended for all dog lovers! ( )

This is a fun Chapter Book for older elementary age children.
Madison is beginning sixth grade in Middle School. She is not
very excited about it and decides she just wants to appear
invisible. Her best friend, Paige, is excited to start Middle
School. She has gotten interested in fashion and boys...boring.
They have been friends since first grade. Now Madison hardly
recognizes Paige with this new attitude and interests.
Then there is Henry, her step-dad. He also feels she should be
excited to be"growing up". If she is growing up then why can't
she have a dog? He tells her this is too big of a responsibility
for her. He is OK for a Dad. Her mother died when Morgan was five.
Henry came into her life when she was three. He said it was just a name
so never objected to her calling him Henry. She only called him "Dad"
when she addressed him about something important.
Morgan starts school as part of a special group to work with computers
and is informed they will be creating a school blog. She is assigned
to come up with an idea for a special post.
That week when she spends her scheduled evening TV activity with Henry,
a show about a dog mill was on Animal Planet (one of the few shows she is
allowed to watch - Henry has a very scheduled "System" with strict rules).
There is a "bully", a boy "bullied" and the "cool" group involved in this
story.
[Spoiler] Madison becomes friends with the "bullied" boy when she is assigned
by the teacher to partner with him on her project. This opens up a chain of
events that is sure to keep the reader's interest.
Madison has a quick wit and a dry humor. It will keep a YA entertained.
This is quite well-written and is, hopefully, the beginning of a new series.
I give this a solid Four Stars rating. ( )