MC Ross

If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy.

So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade .

Bangor, the harbor porpoise finds himself thrown way off course after a terrible storm. He is not the only one to be knocked off course. Lars the very energetic puppy, is thrown overboard as a result of the storm as well. Bangor rescues Lars and a friendship is born. Add a little girl named Natalie and the three become fast friends. This is a great story that I would recommend for children who like heartfelt animal stories as well as figuring out a solution instead of not fixing a problem. show more The story focuses on what it takes for a whole town to work as a team to help Bangor find his way home. show less

reading level: grades 3-5