{"product_id":"a-dog-named-647-9798992942613","title":"A Dog Named 647","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes self-discovery begins with a leap of faith...and a runaway dog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Dog Named 647, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003emiddle-grade adventure story\u003c\/strong\u003e stars 12-year-old Mia who considers her life to be an epic fail. Her dad lives three states away with his new family, school is a nightmare, and worst of all, her mom is terrified of the one thing she wants most-a dog. But everything changes when Mia locks eyes with a runaway golden retriever, her belly swollen with puppies, running from a man with a rope. Horrified and helpless, Mia watches as he drags the dog away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to find the dog, Mia and her quirky best friend launch a search that challenges their courage, tests their friendship, and uncovers a shocking truth-hundreds of dogs living in the cramped, filthy cages of a \u003cstrong\u003epuppy mill\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's no longer a matter of saving one dog; it's about rescuing them all. Throughout her risky adventures, Mia discovers the power of compassion and her ability to make a difference in the lives of others as well as her own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eFearless \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBecause of Winn Dixie\u003c\/em\u003e will fall in love with this coming-of-age adventure story about friendship, the messiness of family, and the strength of the human-animal bond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKay, Nancy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr. Nancy Kay is a veterinarian, award-winning author, and passionate advocate for animals and the people who love them. With her latest book, A Dog Named 647, she draws upon her expertise and real-life stories to create engaging heartfelt fiction that will inspire young readers. In this debut middle-grade novel, Dr. Nancy combines adventure, humor, family dynamics, and friendship in an unforgettable story about the power of compassion and the unbreakable bond between kids and animals. When not writing or caring for animals, Dr. Nancy loves reading, hiking with her dog, digging in her garden, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She's also actively involved in animal welfare education and community outreach.","brand":"Speaking for Spot Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603271188754,"sku":"9798992942613","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1e2b513-b06a-4a24-a4bf-3c9c15745f9f.jpg?v=1757432752","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-dog-named-647-9798992942613","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}