Rule of Three by Megan McDonald

In this second book of the Sisters Club, Alex, Stevie, and Joey Reel return as three sisters with alot of love between them and just enough "sisterness" to spark normal sibling behaviors. As the youngest of five sisters, the author is well-prepared to write about this subject.

Alex, the oldest sister, has always been the actress in the family, and middle-sister, Stevie, has been content to stay behind the scenes. However; when her school plans a musical, Stevie decides that she wants to be in the spotlight for once. Only one of the sisters can play the lead role, and both sisters are in fierce competition. Youngest sister, Joey, is put in the middle of rivalry, tricks, and trying to remind her sisters that they are supposed to be "all for one and one for all." Find out who earns the starring role and how it affects the sisters' lives.

A Dog on His Own by Mary Jane Auch

Other dogs are K-9s, but K-10 is a cut above the rest. At least that's what his mother tells him when she gives him his name. K-10 is soon adopted, but returned because his new owners decide they want a smaller dog. After that, his days are spend running away from owners, only to be picked up by animal control and taken to a shelter. He has been in six different shelters and has learned not to trust humans. When another dog at the current shelter tells him her plan to escape, he decides to go with her. After his escape, he must search for food and avoid the dangers of being hurt or returned to a shelter. Life is hard for a loner, but he keeps telling himself he was meant to be a free and independent dog. Will he remain on the loose, or will he finally find a home with people who will love him and care for him?

Everything For a Dog by Ann M. Martin

In this book, a dog and two boys are connected in surprising ways. Bone and his sister are stray dogs, left homeless as puppies. They are soon separated, and Bone must go on alone. Charlie's brother has died, and he is healing with the help of his brother's dog, Sunny. Then another tragedy occurs which affects his life deeply. Henry's best friend has just moved away he is desperate for a dog to love. He just has to convince his parents to let him have one. If you've ever wanted a dog or you are just a dog-lover, you will love this heartfelt story and will be surprised at how the three characters' lives are interwoven.