About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-grade reader is seeking a thrill but also grappling with big questions about justice, animal welfare, and what it means to truly belong. Ghost Dogs is a fast-paced supernatural mystery that follows Ellis, an expert tracker, and Meriel, a girl with a unique psychic connection to animals, as they investigate reports of greyhound abuse in a dark forest. Beyond the spooky atmosphere, the story dives into the psychological impact of being an outsider, drawing parallels between the 'wild' dogs and the protagonists' own histories as feral children. Parents will appreciate how it balances high-stakes adventure with deep empathy for creatures and people who have been discarded by society. It is a sophisticated choice for 9 to 12-year-olds who enjoy the X-Files style of investigation mixed with a heartfelt exploration of trauma and recovery.
