num_pages: 385
description: A unique masterpiece about loss love and the worlds best bad dog from award-winning author Leslie Connor author of the National Book Award finalist The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle.Lydia knows more about death than most thirteen-year-olds. Her mother was already sick when her father left them six years ago. Then when her mother died it was Lydia who sat by her side.Fully orphaned now Lydia follows the plan her mother made with her. She uproots to rural Connecticut to live with her last of kin. Aunt Brat; her jovial wife Eileen; and their ancient live-in landlord Elloroy welcome Lydia. Only days after her arrival the women adopt a big yellow dog.Lydia is not a dog personand this one is trouble! He pees in the house escapes into the woods and barks at things unseen. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past.Lydia doesnt want to cause trouble for her new familyand she does not mean to keep secretsbut there are things shes not telling . . .Like why the box of paper stuff she keeps under her bed is so important . . .And why that hole in the wall behind the poster in her room is getting bigger . . .And why something she took from the big yellow dog just might be the key to unraveling his mysterious pastbut at what cost?Award-winning author Leslie Connor crafts a story that sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family along with the worlds best bad dog. This uplifting story about recovery features strong female characters an adorable dog and the girl who comes to love him.
language: English
title: A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
publisher: Katherine Tegen Books