Books like Rescue & Jessica by Jessica Kensky

Lucky, a lone dog in the bustling city, must join a group of separated Leashed Dogs to survive a devastating earthquake.

Sixteen-year-old Maya, a teenage girl living on Vancouver Island, suspects there may be a connection between her birthmark, family life, and strange events occurring in her community.

A middle‑school girl’s ordinary wish takes a new direction when she meets an unlikely companion—a skinny stray dog named Wishbone—whose presence turns her ordinary world into an adventure of friendship and self‑discovery.

When the storm-ravaged town of Flora & Ulysses floods its streets, two siblings, Violet and her little brother, set out to tie up the town’s runaway squirrels before dawn. Their imaginative quest turns into an adventure that tests family bonds, courage, and the power of teamwork.

A charming tale of a small locomotive whose optimism and perseverance show children the power of "I can".

A special‑needs class discovers their own genius by creating a project that showcases their talents, inspiring pride for the whole school.

A sports novel about a teenager's chance to throw a football for a million dollars, set against the backdrop of family struggles and disability.

When a new student arrives, invisible Brian finally finds his place, showing that kindness and teamwork can bring shy children into the light.

When a hurricane threatens Emily's small town, she uses the psychic connection she shares with her dog, Zack, to help save the town from destruction.

Grace loves visiting the local animal rescue shelter and taking Harry for walks. When Harry is adopted, she must learn to say goodbye while he wonders where his friend has gone.

Pauline and her brother John‑John open a stand to sell lemonade, limeade, and lemon‑limeade on a cold, wintry day, then count their earnings and learn about money and teamwork.

"Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter is reluctant to take on any more cases. He'd much rather spend his time working for his dog rescue organization, the Tara Foundation, than find himself back in a courtroom. However, when a truck carrying over seventy dogs from the South to the rescue-friendly northeast turns up with a murdered driver, Andy can't help but get involved. Of course Andy is eager to help the dogs, many of whom come to the Tara Foundation while awaiting forever homes-- it's the man accused of murder who he has a problem defending. The accused, Kramer, just happens to be Andy's wife Laurie's ex-fiancé; her tall, good looking, ex-Marine ex-fiancé. Even though he acknowledges having argued with the victim, he swears that he is not a killer, and though he would rather not, Andy has to admit he believes he's telling the truth"--Provided by publisher.

Renni the Rescuer follows a German Shepherd named Renni and his devoted owner as they experience the trials of World War I, serving together on the battlefield.

Homer, a content dog, waits on the porch for his family to return.

After his brother Kyle is killed in Afghanistan, 13‑year‑old Justin struggles with grief until the two must rely on each other to help lovable military dog Max heal and uncover the truth about Kyle’s death.