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Starred Review on October 1, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—Brockenbrough's second middle grade title delivers an emotionally charged survival tale centered on family, resilience, and an unbreakable human-animal bond between a teen and his beloved dog. Caleb wants nothing more than stability after years of moving for his parents' State Department postings. Staying with his grandfather Poppy in a senior living community with his best friend (and dog) Ronan, is comfortable if nontraditional—until a virulent avian flu outbreak upends everything. When Poppy falls ill, and C...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



