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A tender, secretive exploration of the fierce loyalty and quiet comfort found in a forbidden friendship with a dog. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Molly's Story.

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Wish
Barbara O'Connor
A tender, Southern-fried story about a prickly girl and a stray dog finding exactly where they belong.
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- heartwarming
- earnest
02
A dog's journey
W. Bruce Cameron
A heartwarming, tear-jerking exploration of unconditional love told through the eyes of a soul bound to protect its human.
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- earnest
03
A Dog's Way Home
W. Bruce Cameron
An earnest, sensory-rich adventure that captures the fierce, unbreakable tether of love between a dog and her person.
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- heartwarming
- earnest
04
A Dog's Life
Ann M. Martin · 2005
A poignant, dog's-eye view of the world that captures the vulnerability of a stray navigating both the cruelties and kindnesses of life.
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- earnest
- human-animal bonds
05
Go home Flash
Ruth Paul
A bouncy, energetic romp through a puppy's mischievous day that ends with a warm, loving reunion.
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- cozy
06
Henry and Mudge
Cynthia Rylant
A warm, reassuring hug of a story about the quiet magic of finding your very best friend.
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- cozy
- earnest
- gentle
07
The secret lives of cats and dogs
Jenna Dzefko
A delightful, tail-wagging romp through the hidden politics and playful rivalries of household pets.
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- cozy
08
Ellie the homesick puppy
Holly Webb
A tender, heartfelt journey exploring the unbreakable bond between a child and her devoted puppy during a time of change.
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- heartwarming
- earnest
- gentle
09
Misty the Abandoned Kitten
Holly Webb
A gentle, heartwarming tale of secret-keeping and the tender bond between a child and a vulnerable animal.
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- heartwarming
- cozy
- earnest
- gentle
10
Piper
Emma Chichester Clark · 1995
A tender, illustrated journey from hardship to heroism, culminating in the warmth of a forever home.
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- heartwarming
- earnest
- gentle
- human-animal bonds
11
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
A tender, tear-jerking exploration of loneliness and the brave, vulnerable choice to open your heart to love again.
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- heartwarming
- cozy
- gentle
12
Waiting for the magic
Patricia MacLachlan
A gentle, big-hearted exploration of how the quiet wisdom of animals can help heal a fractured family.
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- heartwarming
- cozy
- earnest
- gentle

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