A Dog Named 647 Paperback – September 3, 2025

A dog on the run. A girl searching for connection. Together, they'll change each other's lives.According to 12-year-old Mia, life is an epic fail. Her dad lives three states away with his new family, school is a nightmare, and worst of all, her mom is terrified of the one thing Mia wants most—a dog. But everything changes when Mia locks eyes with a runaway golden retriever, her belly swollen with puppies, running from a man with a rope. Horrified and helpless, Mia watches as he drags the dog away.Determined to find her again, Mia and her quirky best friend launch a search that challenges their courage, tests their friendship, and uncovers a shocking truth—hundreds of dogs living in the cramped, filthy cages of a puppy mill.It's no longer a matter of saving one dog; it's about rescuing them all. Throughout her risky adventures, Mia discovers the power of empathy and the power to make a difference in the lives of others as well as her own.Fans of Fearless and Because of Winn Dixie will fall in love with this coming-of-age adventure story about friendship, perseverance, the messiness of family, and the strength of the human-animal bond. Ideal for classroom and library use including character themes of compassion, courage, friendship, and taking a stand for what one believes in. Read more