Puppy Love

This engaging middle grade novel by Gary Soto combines humor, action, and magical realism as it follows thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza's adventures and challenges around friendship, family, and self-discovery. When Jordan rescues a drowning puppy, he finds himself caught in a series of unexpected events that test his courage and character. Filled with sports, humor, and subtle social themes, the story offers a heartfelt exploration of growing up and finding one’s place.