First published 2025
Chance is a real dog stuck in Barktown, a shelter that houses stray dogs, badly behaved pets, and abandoned robodogs. She landed here after her owners had to move away and left her with a careless sitter. Blaze is a robodog who dreams of returning to a real family. Mouse is a small rodent who unofficially runs the place by stealing food and pulling clever tricks to protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Blaze venture into the city to search for their true homes, unexpected adventures await them along the way. Their journey tests their friendship and forces them to discover what home really means. The story explores the bonds between different kinds of companions and the courage it takes to chase what you've lost.
Genres: fiction, animals, friendship, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Setting: Barktown
352 pages · Paperback · Zielona Sowa