Title: Cinnamon Bun besties
Description: Lucia has always wanted a dog, but her parents think it's too much work, even though Lucia is willing to help out. It's not fair! She ends up making do with befriending a stray dog in the local park, which she names Cinnamon Bun, after his blond-brown coloring. He's a bright spot for her in the midst of school and friend drama. Until one day, Cinnamon Bun shows up with a collar on!
Subjects: Animal shelters, Middle schools, Juvenile fiction, Fund raising, Voluntarism, Schools, Friendship, Valentine's Day, Children's fiction