I dare anyone who loves dogs to read this charming book without a few tears! Bree's journalist parents have killer schedules and never enough time for her. Border collie Danny is Bree's constant companion. Newsmom leaves the gate open one day and Danny disappears. So begins Bree's search for him and her foray into the world of lost and abandoned shelter dogs. Quirky dog rescuer Rayleen inspires Bree to set up an adoption day for red-listed dogs (those due to be put down). It's a huge success and all the dogs find new homes. The story ends happily when Danny and Bree reunite. Penned by real-life dog rescuer Linzi Glass, this story may tempt you to look in your local shelter for the perfect dog who is waiting for you! Check out Linzi's organization at: www.theforgottendog.org

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FINDING DANNY by Linzi Glass is a book everyone will enjoy. Although the intended reading age is nine years old to twelve years old, readers of all ages will love Bree, the main character, and her inspired quest to rescue dogs.

Bree is an only child with two hard-working parents. If she feels neglected at times, she has her best friend, her doggie "sibling," a border collie named Danny, to keep her company. When Danny disappears because of a mistake her mother makes, it changes Bree's life.

In her search for her beloved pet, Bree meets new people, learns about the world of abandoned animals, and discovers truths about the friends she has at school. She also discovers a new passion in life.

In her search for Danny, Bree sees animals at the shelter whose names are on the euthanasia list, and she decides to find them all homes, thereby saving their lives. How she does this and where it leads is what makes it difficult to put this book down.

The most significant truth that Bree learns in the book is that the only thing in life that's constant is change. Despite her yearning for her dog, she realizes that the changes in her life brought about by the disappearance of Danny are good ones.

The book is written in a simple-to-read, yet emotional style. Bree's voice as she narrates the story is honest and believable, as are the characters—even Bree's new friend, Rayleen, a magical woman who travels from place to place wherever she is needed. It is Rayleen who assists Bree on her quest, and finally causes Bree to realize what is most important in life--the love of family (including family pets, of course!). Bree also learns she has a little magic of her own.

But the best magic is the feeling one gets from reading the book. It's wonderful to ride along with Bree as she learns about life, love, and the pursuit of animal rescue.

The author writes from the heart—she rescues dogs and has a rescue group. Visit their website, and if you live in the LA area, adopt from them! Linzi's website gives information about her past books and about her.

To get involved in animal rescue, go to http://www.petfinder.com and find a local group. There are many that need dedicated volunteers! The largest one in the Chicago area is Friends of Animal Care and Control. Their website is: http://fcacc.org. You can also find them on Facebook.

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I do not believe there is a child anywhere who does not have a soft spot in his/her heart for a lost animal. That animal could be literally anything from a horse down to a wee white mouse.

So, when FINDING DANNY by Linzi Glass (Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollins, May 2010, $16.99) arrived I sat down and started to read it immediately. For the next two hours I sat transfixed. I joined character Bree as her life became upside down after her beloved dog, Danny, disappeared one day.

Bree has other family problems with both her parents absent often in pursuit of developing media related careers. When Danny first is gone, Bree valiantly searches her immediate locked secure neighborhood. Immediately beyond her area, Bree finds Danny's collar stuck in a hedge. The collar her broken apart so Danny is on the loose.

Now begins the real heart of this story. Bree goes the usual route of checking shelters all to no avail. At one point Bree risks her life to prevent a dog from being run over by a speeding car. The dog's owner, Rayleen, is associated with Vox Street Animal Shelter, a no-kill shelter. Soon Bree is deeply involved.

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