Midnight at the Shelter

Description

Written with a distinctively doggy voice, great humor, and plenty of heart, this novel from acclaimed author Nanci Turner Steveson is a perfect pick for readers looking for a touching animal story in the vein of Because of Winn-Dixie or Marley & Me. Rescue dog MahDi is happy helping his human partner, "MomDoc," with the important work at her vet clinic and the local animal shelter. The two of them make a good team, caring for the town's pets and matchmaking rescue animals with the families who need them. When the shelter is suddenly down a staff member, the animals have to deal with a new caretaker: Huck, an unpleasant man who seems to have no problem threatening the animals he's supposed to care for. As more dogs crowd into the shelter than are going to new homes, MahDi begins to worry that if MomDoc isn't around, there is no telling what Huck might do. With three perfectly good legs, the heart of a true leader, and his pack mates by his side, MahDi is willing to risk everything to save his shelter-friends from an uncertain future.

Nanci Turner Steveson grew up in Connecticut, England, and Texas, always with a book in one hand, the reins of a pony in the other. She works as a riding instructor and as a stage manager with the Off Square Theatre Company. She is also the founder of The Literacy for Hope Project, dedicated to getting books into the hands of the homeless. Nanci lives in Jackson Hole, WY, with her Arabian horse and rescue dog. SWING SIDEWAYS was her first book. This is her third.

"Nanci Turner Steveson sagely delivers all the feels through well-crafted, cinematic scenes. From hard losses to the triumphs of finding home again, each creature-canine and human-takes their unique journey to the ultimate gift of unconditional love. Truly unforgettable." - Leslie Connor, author of National Book Award Finalist The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle "Oh, if only we could see it all from a dogs'-eye view. Maybe we'd understand more fully the importance of kindness, a full plate of kibble, and a loving human to seal the deal. By the end, I wanted to adopt all of the dogs in this story. It's that kind of book: a game changer for any creature who's ever been lost or found or both." - Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor author of The Underneath