Books like Maggie by My Side

A heartwarming and grounded exploration of trust, independence, and the profound partnership between a person and their guide dog. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Maggie by My Side.

uplifting
hopeful
grounded
empathetic

01
Light a Single Candle
Beverly Butler
A quiet, deeply empathetic journey of a young girl finding her footing in the dark with the help of a loyal canine companion.
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- hopeful
- grounded
- earnest
02
Follow My Leader
James B. Garfield
A tender, step-by-step journey out of the dark, guided by the steady harness of a loyal dog.
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- uplifting
- hopeful
- empathetic
- earnest
03
The Seeing Eye
Emily North
An earnest, uplifting exploration of how a special bond between humans and dogs changed the world for the blind.
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- uplifting
- hopeful
- earnest
- human-animal bond
04
Lila and Hadley
Kody Keplinger
A tender, emotionally resonant journey about a frustrated girl and a rescue dog who help each other heal.
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- hopeful
- earnest
05
Shelter Dogs
Peg Kehret
An uplifting collection of true stories celebrating the extraordinary potential and resilience of rescue dogs.
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- uplifting
- hopeful
- earnest
- human-animal bond
06
Molly's Story
W. Bruce Cameron
A tender, secretive exploration of the fierce loyalty and quiet comfort found in a forbidden friendship with a dog.
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- earnest
07
Small Steps
Peg Kehret
An intimate, inspiring memoir that turns a terrifying medical crisis into a relatable story of grit and friendship.
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- uplifting
- hopeful
- earnest
08
The other end of the leash
Patricia B. McConnell · 2002
A paradigm-shifting exploration of the human-canine bond that asks us to look at our own behavior before we judge our dogs.
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- empathetic
- warm
09
The Guide Dog Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
A gentle, heartwarming puzzle where capable siblings and canine companions team up to uncover secrets.
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- earnest
10
Dear America
Barry Denenberg · 2002
An intimate, dual-perspective diary chronicling a young girl's journey to navigate a newly darkened world with the help of her twin sister and a supportive community.
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- uplifting
- hopeful
- earnest
11
Through Grandpa's Eyes
Patricia MacLachlan · 1983
A quiet, sensory-rich exploration of love and perception that invites you to close your eyes and truly listen.
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- earnest
- warm
12
Animals in translation
Temple Grandin · 2005
A paradigm-shifting look at the world through a uniquely tuned sensory lens, revealing the hidden emotional and cognitive lives of animals.
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- grounded
- empathetic

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