Milo Finds His Forever Home
Category: | Children - Fable |
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Author: | Steve and Nancy Devon |
Publisher: | Giving Tree Books |
Publication Date: | November 7, 2024 |
Number of Pages: | 100 |
ISBN-13: | 979-8-9889526-1-9 |
Milo Finds His Forever Home by Steve and Nancy Devon
is a heartwarming story that follows a disabled dog named Milo, who is rescued
after being injured and abandoned. With the caring assistance of Stephanie, an
animal shelter volunteer, he undergoes therapy and eventually wears a
specialized wheelchair to move around. While residing at the shelter, Milo
befriends several other dogs, each with unique backstories and longing to find
a loving home. Throughout their time together, they share laughter, hopes,
fears, and ultimately experience the bittersweet moments of adoption day when
their friends find their own families. Finally, Milo’s perseverance pays off
when a young girl named Keisha, who profoundly connects with him, adopts him,
fulfilling his wish for a forever home.
Steve and Nancy Devon have created a work that will delight
canine lovers. This novel transports readers into the world of domestic
animals, especially dogs. The anthropomorphism in this narrative is stellar,
and the exploration of the dogs' feelings, especially Milo's, is exceptionally
done. Milo is developed in a way that creates pathos in the story, and his emotional
depth is cleverly explored. Stephanie exemplifies the compassion of those
involved in animal rescues, displaying a commitment to caring for each needy
dog. Other characters like Duke, the wise elder dog, provide insight into shelter dogs' emotional struggles, helping readers empathize with their
plight. The supporting cast of dogs conveys that each animal has a unique story
and deserves love and acceptance, regardless of their disabilities or past
traumas. Milo Finds His Forever Home is a quick read, intelligently
crafted, and infused with fun, uplifting moments. The concept of home is brilliantly examined in this tale, and through the connection between the characters, readers will gain insights into the fact that home is not a place but the connection with those who make us feel accepted and loved. This story is about
acceptance and belonging. Readers will resonate with the timely themes, the
unforgettable characters, and the gorgeous writing.