A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor

Like why the box of 'paper stuff' she keeps under her bed is so important.Īnd why that hole in the wall behind a poster in her room is getting bigger. This uplifting story about recovery features strong female characters, an adorable dog, and the girl who comes to love him. A unique masterpiece about loss, love, and the world's best bad dog, from award winner Leslie Connor, author of the National Book Award finalist The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle.This novel sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family. Eventually, they bond, learn from one anotherand find unexpected ways to heal from grief and experience the joy of living once again. Award-winning author Leslie Connor crafts a story that sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family, along with the world’s best bad dog. Meanwhile, Lydia doesn't want to be difficult-and she does not mean to keep secrets-but there are things she's not telling. Lydia is not a dog personand this one is trouble But she comes to realize that they both share a tragic past. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past. He pees in the house, escapes into the woods, and barks at things unseen. Lydia is not a dog person-and this one is trouble! He is mistrustful and slinky. Lydia's struggle for a sense of belonging in her new family is highlighted when the women adopt a big yellow dog just days after the girl's arrival. It's a life-altering New Year for thirteen-year-old Lydia when she uproots to a Connecticut farm to live with her aunt following her mother's death.Īunt Brat and her jovial wife, Eileen, and their ancient live-in landlord, Elloroy, are welcoming-and a little quirky.

An uplifting middle grade novel about recovery featuring strong female characters, an adorable dog, and the girl who comes to love him. This novel sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family, along with the world's best bad dog.

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A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor