First published 2024
Ten-year-old Lea loves dogs more than anything. When she learns the local shelter is in danger of closing, she vows to do whatever it takes to save it. With the support of her family and friends, Lea organizes bake sales, car washes, and adoption events to raise money. But the shelter's fate hangs in the balance as a greedy developer sets his sights on the property. Can Lea's determination and the community's generosity keep the shelter's doors open? In the end, Lea discovers that her greatest strength is her big, compassionate heart.
Genres: animals, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, inspiring
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Dog Shelter
Period: Contemporary
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