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"If you have middle schoolers who are too young to fully grasp John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and love dogs, give them this sweet tearjerker." — School Library Journal"In this beguiling tearjerker, a foster kid's luck slowly changes after he befriends a scruffy pup he finds outside the library."--People magazine Ben Coffin has never been one for making friends. As a former foster kid, he knows people can up and leave without so much as a goodbye. Ben prefers to spend his time with the characters in his favorite sci-fi books…until he rescues an abandoned mutt from the alley next-door to the Coney Island Library. Scruffy little Flip leads Ben to befriend a fellow book-lover named Halley—yes, like the comet—a girl unlike anyone he has ever met. Ben begins thinking of her as “Rainbow Girl” because of her crazy-colored clothes and her laugh, pure magic, the kind that makes you smile away the stormiest day.  Rainbow Girl convinces Ben to write a novel with her.  But as their story unfolds Ben’s life begins to unravel, and Ben must discover for himself the truth about friendship and the meaning of home.

Journey with the heartfelt memoir "When Friendship Followed Me Home" by Paul Griffin, a narrative that captures the profound connection between humans and animals.

Meet Paul, an ordinary man whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters an abandoned dog named Sammy. Despite his initial reluctance, he opens his heart and home to the stray, embarking on an emotional journey that transforms both their lives.

Follow their story as Paul and Sammy navigate the ups and downs of life, sharing moments of joy, laughter, and unconditional love. Witness the healing power of friendship as they learn to rely on each other through thick and thin.

"When Friendship Followed Me Home" is a compelling tale of resilience, empathy, and the extraordinary bond that can exist between humans and animals. Through Paul's experiences with Sammy, readers are reminded of the importance of compassion, acceptance, and the profound impact that animals can have on our lives.

Join Paul and Sammy on their heartwarming adventure, and discover the extraordinary journey that awaits you when friendship becomes your guiding force.