First published 2012
Buddy has lived several lives and believes he has found his purpose. But when he watches baby Clarity stumble into one dangerous situation after another, he knows this little girl needs a dog to watch over her. After Buddy dies and is reborn, fate brings him to Clarity when she becomes a teenager. She is vibrant but struggling with problems that weigh on her young life. Buddy feels joy at being reunited with his girl, but their happiness doesn't last. When circumstances tear them apart, Buddy faces his greatest fear. Who will protect Clarity when he cannot be there? As Buddy fights to return to the girl he loves, the story explores whether humans care for their dogs or dogs care for their humans. This tale follows one dog's determination to fulfill his destiny across multiple lives.
Genres: fiction, animals, literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary, dogs
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
336 pages · Hardcover · Forge Books