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Starred Review on September 19, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–7—Mom leaves 12-year-old Glory in the care of her long-distance-trucker father with a single text message: "Your turn." Dad in turn drops Glory for the summer on the doorstep of her estranged grandparents in Sweet Olive, LA. She's feeling anxious and abandoned, but Glory's summer improves when she meets Gus, a down-on-his-luck bloodhound with poor manners and a huge heart. Glory initially teaches Gus to track missing things, hoping that he can locate Mom. Their bond over the summ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



