137. Lily's Story

Lily's Story (A Puppy Tale) W. Bruce Cameron. 2019. 224 pages. [Source: Library] 

First sentence: I had a mother and no sisters and too many brothers.

Premise/plot: Lily, our heroine, is the runt of her litter, and also the only girl. She (along with her mother and brothers) have been rescued and are now leaving at an animal rescue where they are awaiting new forever homes. Maggie Rose, our human heroine, is the runt of her family, and also the only girl (she has two brothers). Her father is a game warden (I believe) and her mother works at the animal rescue. They don't think Lily should be their forever-and-ever-and-ever dog. After all, they can't bring home every animal they fall in love with. But Maggie knows that Lily is one of a kind. Maggie and Lily belong together. Lily has a special way with other animals--even cats. Will these two be able to stay together?

My thoughts: I loved Lily to the Rescue. This book came first. This is her 'puppy tale.' This is the story of how Lily came to live with her forever family and to work at the animal rescue. I love that it is all from Lily's perspective. I loved seeing the world through a dog's eyes. I loved reading about all the times Lily proved herself "a good dog" by helping out with other animals. This was such a sweet book. Definitely recommended.

 

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