First published 2014
Owen, known as Little B to his family, spends most of his time in a wheelchair due to a rare genetic condition. The young boy struggles with anxiety and has trouble connecting with other children. Meanwhile, an Anatolian Shepherd puppy named Haatchi barely survives a brutal attack that leaves him on railroad tracks. A train strikes the defenseless animal, mangling his leg and tail and leaving him severely disabled. Both boy and dog face their challenges alone until Owen's father Will and stepmother Colleen make a decision that changes everything. They bring Haatchi home and introduce him to Little B. The meeting sparks an extraordinary connection between two beings who understand what it means to navigate the world differently. As their friendship deepens, both Owen and Haatchi discover new confidence and joy, transforming from isolated individuals into an inseparable team that inspires everyone around them.
Genres: animals, family-life, biography-memoir, disability
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, inspirational
224 pages · Hardcover · Thomas Dunne Books