A moving middle-grade novel about a girl's struggle to save the life of a starving junkyard dog comes toKnopf Paperbacks. In a starred review,Publishers Weeklysaid, "Tamar produces a tough-edged but tender story. ...Besides conveying a strong message about neglectful pet owners, she deftly introduces a range of issues affecting her heroine...the happy ending to her story is one sure to satisfy readers."