a home for goddesses and dogs by leslie connor

Lydia’s journey is nicely paralleled in the travails of the rescue dog also recently added to the household, and the apt comparisons are sure to spark plenty of discussion. 'A dreamy, introspective story explores grief and family. has an innate ability to broach difficult subjects with gentleness, and the myriad strong female characters will be embraced by readers seeking heroines to cheer for.' - School Library Journal ★ 'Beautifully woven story lines and characters mesh together as Lydia, Guffer, the goats, and her family all start to heal from the inside out. An almost-orphan and a rescue dog share lots of heart in a winsome coming-of-age story. her poignant tale is engaging and uplifting.

are lovingly drawn in this long tale of healing. ★ “What stands out is the narrative’s essential kindness, as Lydia heals and rediscovers the meaning of home and family.” - Publisher’s Weekly Like why the box of “paper stuff” she keeps under her bed is so important.Īnd why that hole in the wall behind a poster in her room is getting bigger.'Similarly, Lydia slowly learns to cope with her grief, sometimes aided by spending time with 'the goddesses'-artistic collages of strong women that she and her mother crafted. Meanwhile, Lydia doesn’t want to be difficult-and she does not mean to keep secrets-but there are things she’s not telling. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past. He pees in the house, escapes into the woods, and barks at things unseen. Lydia is not a dog person-and this one is trouble! He is mistrustful and slinky. Lydia’s struggle for a sense of belonging in her new family is highlighted when the women adopt a big yellow dog just days after the girl’s arrival. It’s a life-altering New Year for thirteen-year-old Lydia when she uproots to a Connecticut farm to live with her aunt following her mother’s death.Īunt Brat and her jovial wife, Eileen, and their ancient live-in landlord, Elloroy, are welcoming-and a little quirky.

An uplifting middle grade novel about recovery featuring strong female characters, an adorable dog, and the girl who comes to love him.

This novel sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family, along with the world’s best bad dog. A HOME FOR GODDESSES AND DOGS, by Leslie Connor

A home for goddesses and dogs by leslie connor