NEAR AND DEER
Scholastic (2024)
Scholastic (2024)
art by Diego Salas, design by Maeve Norton
A heartwarming story about a girl who feels like her life is out of her control―and the inspirational friendship between her pet sheepadoodle and an orphaned fawn that she's determined to protect.
Sienna Chen loves helping her parents run their B&B and hanging out with her best friend, a sheepadoodle named Jules. Her world is chaotic, but she knows that by staying on top of everything she can help her parent’s business succeed. No matter how much pressure builds, she’s determined not to let them down.
One day Sienna finds Jules playing with a baby fawn. Sienna names the fawn Persimmon, and learns that it has been orphaned and injured. But taking care of Jules, helping her parents, and hiding Persimmon is a lot for Sienna to take on.
And when Persimmon finds herself in danger, things become even worse! With the help of a new friend, Sienna will have to save Persimmon and learn how to prevent her anxiety from overwhelming her life.
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PRAISE FOR NEAR AND DEER:
"Adorable animals, check! New friendships, check! Environmental respect, check! Readers will love this story with a cast of endearing characters who learn to help and trust each other." Chrystal D. Giles, award-winning author of Not An Easy Win and Take Back the Block.
"Animal-loving kids are going to be LINING UP for Sylvia Liu's NEAR and DEER, a dear story, indeed!" Kate Albus, award-winning author of Nothing Else But Miracles and A Place to Hang the Moon.