Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Part of the Madeline Finn series

Can Madeline and her dog Star bring a smile to a lonely man?

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32 pages· 1,044 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 510L

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Bookroo's summary

Madeline Finn and her dog Star face the ultimate test at Walker Oaks, a retirement community. As Star trains to become a therapy dog, Madeline encounters an elderly man who never smiles. With challenges ahead, can they bring joy to his life? This heartwarming tale of empathy and perseverance explores the bond between a girl and her dog, and their quest to make a difference in their community. Will Madeline and Star succeed in their mission and pass the therapy dog test?

From the publisher

Madeline Finn and Star are back―and now Star is old enough to become a therapy dog. Will our beloved team be able to pass the test?

Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests to become a therapy dog. Accompanied by Mom, Mrs. Dimple, and Bonnie, she and Star make their way through a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn can’t stop thinking about an elderly man in a wheelchair who never smiles. Is there something she and Star can do to help?

A companion to the Lisa Papp’s best-selling books Madeline Finn and the Library Dog and Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog, this heartwarming story explores the therapy dog training process and provides a realistic and appealing example of a young person making a difference in her community.

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