Storm Dog

By L. M. Elliott

Ariel, feeling out of place, finds a lost dog and a new path during a storm in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ariel feels like an outsider in her own family, overshadowed by her sister and missing her brother in Afghanistan. Seeking solace in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she encounters a lost dog during a storm. The dog leads her to Sergeant Josie, a former Army K-9 handler. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery through music and dance. Can these three outcasts find belonging and redefine beauty in the heart of Virginia's Appalachia? Discover how a storm, a dog, and an unexpected friendship can change everything.

From the publisher

For those who have ever felt out of place, this affirming and heartwarming book tells a powerful story of the American South, the love of a dog, and the power of music. Perfect for fans of Maxi’s Secrets and How to Steal a Dog, and for anyone who’s ever loved a dog.Whip-smart Ariel doesn’t fit in. Only in the winds of the Blue Ridge Mountains and spring storms that mirror the unhappiness she feels at home.Her brother understands her, but he’s in Afghanistan. Her father hasn’t been the same since George deployed. Her mother focuses on Ariel’s gorgeous sister. When Gloria is selected to be an Apple Blossom Parade princess, Ariel feels even more the outsider and takes to the hills.There, during a raging storm, Ariel finds a lost dog who leads her to the safety of a cabin and Sergeant Josie, a former Army K-9 handler. Together–with music, dog-dancing, and a storm-child-crazy plan–the three outcasts find themselves.In this whimsical tale of self-discovery, L. M. Elliott captures the flavor of Virginia’s hunt country and Appalachia, while exploring definitions of beauty and belonging. Storm Dog will make readers proud to dance to their own rhythms.

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