Librarianjk recommends Jack and Jill: The Miracle Dog with a Happy Tail to Tell

Jack and Jill: The Miracle Dog with
a Happy Tail to Tell

by Jill Rappaport

Summary: This is the true story of an abandoned puppy that was rescued by NBC's Today show correspondent Jill Rappaport. Jill named him Jack, and together they lived on a farm. Life with Jill was grand, all right! Jack spent his days running through fields, digging holes, playing with the horses, and chasing deer. But one day Jack's leg started to hurt. When Jill took him to the vet, she received bad news. Jack had bone cancer. In order to beat the disease, Jack's hurt leg had to be removed. Would life with only three legs be as grand as it was before?

This is an inspiring story. It is classified as non-fiction because it is a true story, but it is told from the point of view of Jack, the dog. This could be a great book to introduce disabilities to children. Also, if a child is scared about having cancer or another disease, an adult can show them that life can still be grand! The photographs of dogs are great.

Interest Level: grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 2