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With her long coat and spirited temperament, Zotti the German Shepherd has always felt like an outsider. Yet she never loses the courage to chase her dreams, whether as a young pup, a farm guardian, or a devoted mother. This fable explores themes of love, loss, trust, and disappointment, illustrating how the divide between human and animal is smaller than we think.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sun-mi Hwang
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