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Book Overview "Strays is perfection." --Barbara O'Connor, New York Times-bestselling author of Wish"Funny. Touching. Empowering." --Ellen Hopkins, New ...

"Strays is perfection." --Barbara O'Connor, New York Times-bestselling author of Wish

"Funny. Touching. Empowering." --Ellen Hopkins, New York Times-bestselling author of What About Will and Closer to Nowhere


A girl learns the true meaning of home after forming a life-changing relationship with a stray dog in this irresistibly endearing middle-grade novel, reminiscent of beloved and bestselling stories like Wish, Pax, and Because of Winn-Dixie.

Campbell Cole has a big heart for all living things, especially strays. It might be because her father, the director of the local animal control, is as aloof as they come, so Campbell knows what it's like to feel alone.

When she spots an adorable dog being dumped on the street, the last thing Campbell can do is tell her dad. He might take the pup straight to the shelter, where new rescues have just three days to be adopted. The only person she can trust with the truth is her best friend, Luz.

The more time Campbell spends trying to catch the dog, the more he starts to trust her, which is both great and terrible because Campbell knows she can't keep him. But perhaps she doesn't have to. With the help of Luz's father, an army vet grappling with PTSD, she just may find a solution that benefits not only the dog, but everyone else, too.

Gia Gordon's Strays is a beautifully written, heartfelt novel about friendship, family, and finding the courage to stand up for what's right, that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find a place to call home.

If you loved Strays, don't miss Gia Gordon's acclaimed middle-grade debut My So-Called Family.

Book Details Format: Hardcover | Publisher: FARRAR STRAUSS & GIROUX | ISBN: 0374393583
FormatHardcover
ISBN0374393583
EAN9780374393588
PublisherFARRAR STRAUSS & GIROUX
Publication Date2026-06-02
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.67 Pounds
Length7.92 Inches
Width5.39 Inches
Height1.03 Inches
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