Publisher: Quill Tree Books (November 1, 2022)
Hardcover: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 0062673211
ISBN-13: 978-0062673213
Reading age: 8 - 12 years
Grade level: 3 - 7
Amazon: https://amzn.to/482U7cz
About the Book:
After a hard life on the streets, Rescue dog MahDi is happy helping his human partner, “MomDoc,” with the important work at her vet clinic and the local animal shelter. The two of them make a good team, caring for the town’s pets and matchmaking rescue animals with the families who need them. Though lately, more dogs have come through the shelter than usual - and things are getting crowded.
When the shelter is suddenly down a staff member, the animals have to deal with a new caretaker: Huck, an unpleasant man who clearly doesn't like dogs. MahDi doesn't like him either; especially because Huck seems to have no problem threatening the animals he’s supposed to care for. And if MomDoc isn’t around, there is no telling what Huck might do.
With three perfectly good legs, the heart of a true leader, and his pack mates - terrier Ozzie and the toothless, tailless, one-eyed cat Domino - by his side, MahDi is willing to risk everything to save his shelter-friends from an uncertain future. But how?
When the shelter is suddenly down a staff member, the animals have to deal with a new caretaker: Huck, an unpleasant man who clearly doesn't like dogs. MahDi doesn't like him either; especially because Huck seems to have no problem threatening the animals he’s supposed to care for. And if MomDoc isn’t around, there is no telling what Huck might do.
With three perfectly good legs, the heart of a true leader, and his pack mates - terrier Ozzie and the toothless, tailless, one-eyed cat Domino - by his side, MahDi is willing to risk everything to save his shelter-friends from an uncertain future. But how?
My Review:
Midnight at the Shelter is a heartwarming story perfect to teach children about pets, shelters, and responsibility. Told from a dog's point-of-view, this story unfolds as a shift in personnel takes place within a local animal shelter. There story had a wonderful plot, cute animals, and nicely rounded characters (2- and 4-legged).
The only issue I had was that the conflict with the temporary shelter director was underwhelming. As this book is geared toward children, I didn't expect there to be anything traumatic (and I'm glad there wasn't) but Huck really just faded off into the night. There wasn't any accountability for his attitude or actions.
I was engaged in Midnight at the Shelter as soon as I opened the book. This book is engaging and fast-paced. I was drawn in by the author's writing style, the unique point-of-view, and who wouldn't love that cover!?
I was provided a hardcover copy of this book.
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