Dog Steals Home, A by Kathleen Schrenk

Dog Steals Home, A by Kathleen Schrenk

Pitched right to the heart, A Dog Steals Home is a winner that touches all of the bases. Read it and cheer! --M. H. Herlong, author of the award-winning Buddy and The Great Wide Sea

Sixth grade has been a time of adjustment for Zach Stewart. His parents are expecting a new baby, otherwise known as the little lizard, and a new student is challenging Zach's position as first pitcher on the baseball team. All these changes are enough to make his head spin, and his parents are still denying him the one thing he really wants: a puppy.

Hoping to prove how responsible he is, Zach chooses to research the animal shelter for his final school project. He's sure that with a little hard work, he'll not only change his parents' minds and get the puppy he wants, but he'll also earn the spot as first pitcher. But while things seem to be turning around for Zach, his new friend, Audrey, is feeling more and more hopeless. One day, Audrey tells Zach a tragic secret about her past--and then she disappears, leaving Zach with the only clue that might help to bring her home.

In this coming-of-age tale, author Kathleen Schrenk reminds us what it means to make difficult decisions and demonstrates the tremendous power of friendship. Sure, Zach might have to put his new puppy and his baseball career on the line--but he might just learn something along the way.

New Orleans native Kathleen Schrenk received her bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology from Louisiana State University and has worked as a speech therapist and teacher covering language arts, science, and social studies. She has been pursuing her passion for volunteering since 2001. A founding member of NOLA City Bark dog park, she also serves on the board of the Louisiana SPCA. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.