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The final chapter of The Ethan & Rusty Trilogy begins with a quiet truth: growing up means facing what scares us and choosing to move forward anyway. Two years after Rusty first found him, Ethan is stepping into high school and into a future filled with choices he isn't sure he's ready to make. Classes. Careers. Expectations. Everything feels uncertain... except Rusty, who has always been his steady place. But when Rusty begins showing signs of a chronic illness, Ethan's world shifts. Between vet visits, new responsibilities, and the pressure of figuring out who he wants to become, Ethan discovers something unexpected: courage isn't always loud. Sometimes it lives in gentle hands, quiet promises, and the decision to keep going, even when the path ahead is unclear. With Emma and Ben by his side, and the guidance of a kindhearted veterinarian who sees something special in him, Ethan begins to imagine a future he never thought possible. A future shaped by loyalty. By love. By a dog who changed everything. A heartfelt and unforgettable conclusion to a trilogy about friendship, growing up, and the pawprints that stay with us long after childhood ends.

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Christie Mathew writes stories that make hearts feel full and imaginations run wild. A lifelong lover of literature, poetry, and theater, she creates warm, thoughtful tales for children and teens - the kind that sneak in lessons about kindness, honesty, forgiveness, and compassion (without ever feeling like homework). A creative spirit through and through, Christie finds joy in every step of the writing process - even the messy parts that involve too much coffee, too many notes, and not enough sleep. She's passionate about helping others and often weaves her caring nature and love of giving back into her stories. An animal lover with a special adoration for dogs, Christie believes life is better with a wagging tail (and her stories often agree). When she's not writing, Christie's busy being a working mom. Her two teenage daughters are her funniest, fiercest editors - and they make sure her characters sound like actual teens (not like adults pretending to be teens).

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