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Britta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the adventures begin. Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a story about broken hearts-not only Britta's and her father's but also a dog's broken heart-and it is a story about the bonds between daughters and fathers and good dogs and also not-always-so-good cats. ""...a delightful and heartwarming story about the ways our rescued pets rescue us right back."" -- Angeline Boulley, NYT Best-Selling author of Firekeeper's Daughter. ""I loved this story about healing broken hearts and broken families--both human and animal... A wonderful and satisfying ending."" -Janie Chang, Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Porcelain Moon and The Library of Legends. ""Britta Kent receives the best gift for her eleventh birthday. Her dad decides it is time for her to have a dog, something that she has wanted for a very long time. Girl and canine form a powerful connection, healing one another's broken heart."" -- Julie Buchholtz, author of Who Am I? ""A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. Rescuing Crash showcases the true heart of animal rescue in this fast-paced story of companionship, family, and healing. A must-read for young readers."" -Nikki Mitchell, author of the Magic Shoebox Adventures ""...perfect for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories about family, resilience, and the special connection between humans and animals. Rescuing Crash is a touching and uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved and been loved by a pet."" -Michelle Goaley, Project Director Early Literacy Professional Learning, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators ""As a reader, I took my time soaking up the book's first half. I wanted to savor the author's use of language. I also laughed at Crash's disasters (he was well-named), and I cried with Britta at the thought of losing him. Then, I couldn't put the book down, and didn't until I had finished the second half in one evening, going to bed rather late. If this old grandma can become immersed in the story and characters, remembering her own childhood pet, so will middle-grade kids identify with Britta. Parents, grandparents, and all who work with middle-grade kids shouldn't leave themselves out! They might learn something about relating to kids today."" -- Deborah K. Frontiera, UP Book Review Learn more at SueHarrison.com

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""Sue Harrison never fails to delight. I loved this story about healing broken hearts and broken families - both human and animal. In Rescuing Crash, 11-year-old Britta is trying to hold it together after her mother leaves to join a rock band. Her father thinks a dog is what she needs so they adopt Crash from the local animal shelter. But Crash is rambunctious and independent, creating problems for Britta that complicate her life at home and school. A wonderful and satisfying ending."" -Janie Chang, Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Porcelain Moon, The Phoenix Crown (with Kate Quinn), and The Library of Legends. ""Rescuing Crash is a heartfelt and moving novel that beautifully explores themes of loss, healing, and the power of companionship. Through the story of a young girl Britta, who is navigating the pain of her mother's absence, readers witness the journey of a young girl, her father, and a rescue dog, all struggling with their own broken hearts. The book portrays the evolving bond between Britta and Crash, an Australian shepherd from the local shelter, highlighting how love and loyalty can mend even the deepest wounds. This novel is perfect for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories about family, resilience, and the special connection between humans and animals. Rescuing Crash is a touching and uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved and been loved by a pet."" -Michelle Goaley, Project Director Early Literacy Professional Learning, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators ""A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. Rescuing Crash showcases the true heart of animal rescue in this fast-paced story of companionship, family, and healing. A must-read for young readers."" -Nikki Mitchell, author of the Magic Shoebox Adventures ""Told with a lighthearted touch, Rescuing Crash grabbed my attention from the first page. The author's colorful descriptions of Crash's escapades had me laughing throughout the story. Britta, the story's main character and a fifth-grader, hopes that Crash will help turn her into 'a normal girl again' after her mother's abrupt departure to 'follow her dreams.' Accidents happen, but even these events turn Britta's life around, drawing friends and neighbors to her. Written with a skilled hand, Rescuing Crash is a rollicking and fun-filled story for readers of all ages."" --Ann Dallman, freelance journalist and award-winning author of Cady Whirlwind Thunder mysteries ""Britta Kent receives the best gift for her eleventh birthday. Her dad decides it is time for her to have a dog, something that she has wanted for a very long time. Girl and canine form a powerful connection, healing one another's broken heart."" -- Julie Buchholtz, author of Who Am I?

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Sue Harrison was raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and lives in Pickford with her husband Neil, a retired high school principal. They have two daughters, a son, a daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and a spoiled schnauzer.A graduate of Pickford High School and Lake Superior State University, Harrison was named an LSSU Distinguished Alumna and served eight years on the University's Board of Regents. Harrison has written six critically acclaimed and bestselling novels set in ancient Alaska. The first, Mother Earth Father Sky, is a Publishers Weekly national bestseller, an Amazon number one bestseller, and was selected as an American Library Association 1991 Best Book for Young Adults. Her other Alaska novels include ""My Sister the Moon"", ""Brother Wind"", ""Song of the River"", ""Cry of the Wind"" and ""Call Down the Stars"". She has also written Sisu, a National Advanced Readers Book, and ""The Midwife's Touch"", which was selected as a semi-finalist in the Society of Midland Authors' 2023 national literary awards adult fiction competition. It was also an Amazon top ten bestseller and named a 2024 Upper Peninsula Notable Book. Harrison's novels have sold more than two million copies and have been published in more than twenty-five countries and in thirteen languages. They have achieved bestseller status in the United States, Germany, Scandinavia, Spain, and Japan.Her work has been anthologized by Wayne State University Press, Michigan State University Press, and Northwest Books. In 2023, she was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame. Sue Harrison would love to have you join her on her FaceBook page, ""Sue Harrison Author"", to help her with plot points and research as she writes her novels.

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