How to Steal a Dog

Description: Desperate to hold her struggling family together, Georgina Hayes is inspired after she spots a poster offering a $500 reward for the return of a missing dog. All she has to do is "borrow" the right dog and its owners are sure to offer a reward.

Brief description: Barbara O'Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, and currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina. She has written many beloved and award-winning books for children, including Dream, Halfway to Harmony, How to Steal a Dog, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Wish.

Review Quotes:

"Will keep youngsters totally engaged. This novel's gentle storytelling carries a theme of love and emphasizes what is really right in the world." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"This is truly Georgina's story, and to O'Connor's great credit, it's Georgina herself who figures out what's right and does it. The myriad effects of homelessness and the realistic picture of moral quandary will surely generate discussion." --Booklist

"A suspenseful and achingly realistic story." --Kirkus Reviews

"O'Connor knows how to spin a touching story, and reading this novel is its own reward." --The Horn Book

"O'Connor once again smoothly balances challenging themes with her heroine's strength and sense of humor." --Publishers Weekly

"Will give a more privileged audience much to ponder." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A must-have for a classroom library." --IRA