Ideal for young readers who yearn for connection and comfort.  Zoe Meadows is a reserved nine-year-old girl facing the uncertainties of life and childhood. Shy by nature, Zoe often watches the neighborhood children play as she sits on the sidelines, longing to join them but unsure how to take the first step. Her homeschool tutor observes Zoe’s lack of focus, and her parents notice too. They decide to take a big step toward getting Zoe a true companion and visit a local animal shelter. Her loneliness begins to lift when her parents suggest she choose a pet. Walking among… Read more: A Friend for Hope by Amie White