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When Justin’s older brother Kyle is killed in Afghanistan, he is left bewildered and grieving, unable to accept that the brother he loves is truly gone. Kyle had shared a special bond with Max, a highly trained military dog who, after losing his handler, becomes too traumatized to serve. Sent home to America, Max finds a new companion in Justin, and the former handler’s family adopts the dog, giving Max a chance to recover.
At first, Justin resists caring for the troubled pup, but as they grow closer, they both find healing. Together they unravel a mystery about what really happened to Kyle, facing danger and excitement beyond their expectations. In the process, an unlikely friendship forms that promises both hope and courage.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Li Shotz
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