The Dog Who Stayed | YA & Middle Grade Novel PDF + ePub | Heartwarming Story About Change, Family & Finding Where You Belong | Instant Download

A Heartwarming Middle Grade & Young Adult Novel About Courage, Change & Unconditional Love

The Dog Who Stayed is the second book in The Ethan and Rusty Series — a character-driven coming-of-age story about a boy, his loyal dog, and the family they learn to become together.

What Readers Will Discover

Life is finally looking up for Ethan. He's got his best friend, his loyal dog Rusty, and a sense that maybe — just maybe — things are starting to fall into place.

But change has a way of finding us, no matter how hard we try to hold still. In a new town, surrounded by new faces and unexpected challenges, Ethan must learn what it really means to be brave — not just when life feels easy, but when everything starts to shift.

A Story About Growing Up & Finding Your Place

Through laughter and loss, friendship and first love, Rusty remains the steady heartbeat of Ethan's world — the reminder that courage isn't about never being afraid, but about holding on to the ones who stay.

Tender, hopeful, and full of heart, The Dog Who Stayed explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and their dogs. Perfect for young readers navigating their own transitions and anyone who believes in the power of loyalty.

Perfect For:

• Middle grade readers ages 12–15
• Young adult fiction fans who love dog stories
• Readers seeking heartwarming, character-driven narratives
• Anyone young at heart who cherishes stories about friendship and family

📚 Series Reading Order:
The Dog Who Stayed is Book Two in The Ethan and Rusty Series. For the best reading experience, start with Book One The Dog Who Found Me.

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