Overview
Healing begins with a tail wag. A heartwarming and fun middle grade series from bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing about a unique animal sanctuary, the full-time family who live there, and the rotating stable of animal guests who will learn what it really feels like to be loved and cared for. Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say no. But a couple months ago, their parents decided that the farm is full. No additional resident farm animals. No more fosters. Of course, rules are meant to be broken... A scared puppy has just arrived at their mom's clinic, and he's lost mobility in his back legs because of an injury. What's worse is that the newly named Arlo clearly knows he's been abandoned. But with Ruby's builder brain, Henry's heart, and a little bit of kindness from their ragtag group of animals at the sanctuary, they might just be able to teach Arlo how to trust again.
Full Product Details
Author: Erin Soderberg Downing
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic Library Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 19.10cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9781546124924
ISBN 10: 1546124926
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 06 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
""Perfect for middle-grade readers who love animals, family stories, and tales of resilience. Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable animal moments, this is a touching start to a series that celebrates healing one wagging tail at a time."" -- Booklist ""A warm and fuzzy read."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Breezy pacing maintains a light and compassionate energy as the middle schoolers navigate insecurities and relationships, discover and embrace their strengths, and foster empathy."" -- Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Erin Soderberg Downing has published more than seventy-five highly acclaimed novels for kids, including What Happened Then, Controlled Burn, and Just Keep Walking. She has also written several popular and bestselling series for young readers: The Great Peach Experiment, Puppy Pirates, and Just Like Home. Erin loves reading, swimming, creating pottery, exploring the woods, traveling with her family, and walking around Minneapolis lakes with her mischievous dog, Nutmeg. More info can be found at erinsoderberg.com.
