A Dog Called Kitty

Ricky has been scared of dogs for as long as he can remember, ever since one attacked him when he was a baby. So when a scrawny stray puppy wanders onto his family's farm, his first instinct is to tell it to go away. The little dog keeps coming back anyway, hungry and hopeful, and soon it has a name that makes everyone smile. As Ricky spends more time with the puppy, he has to decide whether his old fear is stronger than the bond growing between them. Set on a working family farm, this heartfelt animal story about courage, trust and responsibility is written for readers about eight to twelve who love dogs and stories with real feeling.