Recommended Age:
9
+
Best for readers who enjoy character-focused, immersive contemporary stories with reflective storytelling.
About the Book
Desperate to help her struggling single mother, Georgina hatches a plan to steal a dog and return it for the reward money, but the scheme becomes complicated when she begins to care for the dog and grapple with the morality of her actions. A thoughtful novel about poverty, ethical dilemmas, and redemption.
Content Ratings
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Mild Themes
Georgina's family is homeless and living in their car; she experiences the shame and desperation of poverty; her moral compromise and eventual guilt create emotional weight; themes of poverty, honesty, and the courage to do the right thing are central; the tone is ultimately hopeful.
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No Violence
There is no violence; conflict is emotional and centered on moral struggle.
Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
2007
Page Count:
170
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