In her search to find her lost dog, Bree Davies discovers something unexpected…herself.

I am delighted to share with you my middle grade fiction book, FINDING DANNY which was published by Walden Pond Press/Harper Collins Children's Books on May 11th, 2010.

Twelve year-old Bree Davies is devastated when her beloved Border Collie, Danny goes missing after her busy TV reporter mom leaves the gate open to their Santa Monica home. In her search to find Danny, Bree is thrust into the world of animals in need. With the help and guidance of free-spirited animal rescuer, Rayleen, Bree's heart is opened to the plight of the dogs in the downtown Vox Street shelter. Her emptiness about her own loss shifts into action as she goes on a quest to save the soon-to-be-euthanized shelter dogs while her tireless search for Danny continues.

I am especially proud of this book because it allowed me to bring together my two passions: writing and rescuing dogs.

Having been in the trenches of animal rescue in Los Angeles for six years, and being the author of two previous young adult books, I hope this book will enlighten and inspire young readers to reach out and help others, whether they are two or four legged.

Finding Danny is about the search for a beloved pet, but it is ultimately the story of a girl finding meaning and purpose in her young life.

I do hope you enjoy it!

Warmly,
Linzi