How To Look For A Lost Dog

Description

11-year-old Rose is autistic and struggles to understand her classmates. But when her father gives her a stray dog, which she names Rain, the dog becomes her best friend, her anchor in a confusing world. So when Rain goes missing during a storm, Rose refuses to stop looking for her.

Reviews

'If you can read, you'll love this book... The deftness with which Martin renders Rose's life is admirable. Don't take it anywhere you wouldn't want to have a sudden burst of tears.' - The New York Times; 'A riveting, seamless narrative in which each word sings each scene counts.' - Kirkus Reviews; 'Hopeful, but it's also incredibly heartbreaking.' - Bustle magazine; 'A bittersweet tale of an autistic girl and her dog from the author of The Baby-Sitters Club series. It may not be familiar to today's young readers but it's certainly worth discovering.' - The Sunday Express; '[A] moving, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted novel.' - Lancashire Evening Post; 'A delight to read, this is a sophisticated and very moving piece of storytelling.' - LoveReading4Kids; 'Rose is a character we root for every step of the way. She is resilient, honest, and, in her own odd way, very perceptive; a most reliable narrator.' - The Horn Book; 'Though Rose's story is often heartbreaking, her matter-of-fact narration provides moments of humor. Readers will empathize with Rose, who finds strength and empowerment through her unique way of looking at the world.' - School Library Journal; 'Simplicity, clarity, and emotional resonance are hallmarks of Rose's first-person narrative, which offers an unflinching view of her world from her perspective ... A strong story told in a nuanced, highly accessible way.' - Booklist; 'Often heart-rending, Martin's narrative relentlessly echoes Rose's autistic traits as it reveals the depth of tragedy which has affected the family - but offers readers resolution in the final pages' - LoveReading4Kids

Author description

Ann M. Martin is the author of the bestselling Baby-Sitters Club series, which sold 176 million copies worldwide. In addition, she is the author of over thirty critically-acclaimed novels, including A Corner of the Universe which won a Newbery Honor in 2003.