Milo Finds His Forever Home

Category: Children - Fable
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. 

Reviewed By: Meg McKinnon

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Date: April 21, 2025

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