Rescue & Jessica

Written by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes · Illustrated by Scott Magoon

A girl and her service dog find a new path together.

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32 pages· 845 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Rescue, a dog destined to be a Seeing Eye guide, finds his true calling as a service dog for Jessica, a girl facing unexpected life changes. Together, they navigate daily challenges, discovering a new way forward. Can Rescue help Jessica see beyond her limitations and embrace a future filled with hope? This touching tale of partnership and perseverance reveals the extraordinary bond between a girl and her loyal companion, offering a glimpse into the remarkable world of service dogs.

From the publisher

Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog – it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she’d imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.