An irresistible animal adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose!
Join Lily, the brave rescue dog who rescues other animals, in another heartwarming, fast-paced installment of this acclaimed illustrated chapter book series. Told entirely from a pet's point of view, The Misfit Donkey is perfect for young animal lovers ages 7-10 and early readers looking for their next favorite page-turner.
A Heartwarming Barnyard MissionLily lives a happy life with her favorite human girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray herself, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose's mom. Having found her forever home, Lily discovers her true, important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble!
In this sweet and thoughtful tale, a lonely baby donkey tries his best to fit in on a neighboring farm. He wants nothing more than to make friends with a herd of older donkeys, but they reject him again and again. None of the humans can figure out why the herd won't accept him--until Lily comes to visit! With her sharp instincts and big heart, Lily cracks the barnyard mystery. It's Lily to the rescue!
Why You'll Love This Book
-Perfect for Growing Readers: Tailored specifically for 2nd through 4th-grade readers with accessible language, short chapters, and a fast-paced plot.
-Charming Illustrations: Engaging artwork brings Lily, Maggie Rose, and their wild animal friends to life on every page.
-Told from a Pet's Point of View: Children will love experiencing these high-stakes rescue missions through the eyes of a brave, compassionate pup.
-Great for Libraries, Classrooms, and Book Clubs: Features a unique perspective on empathy and wildlife rehabilitation, making it an excellent choice for elementary classrooms and book club recommendations.
-By a Bestselling Master Storyteller: Delivers the signature warmth, humor, and emotional depth that fans expect from W. Bruce Cameron.
More Tales for Kids from W. Bruce Cameron! The Puppy Tales Series: Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story / Piper's Story
The Lily to the Rescue Series: Lily to the Rescue / Two Little Piggies / The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Dog Dog Goose / Lost Little Leopard / The Misfit Donkey / Foxes in a Fix / The Three Bears / Doodle Dogs In Danger
The Dogs With a Purpose Series: Zeus: Water Rescue / Ripley: Fire Station Five / Stella: Ranch Patrol
Hey Grown-Ups!
Read the original bestselling adult novels from W. Bruce Cameron! These original, full-length novels offer a deeper, more complex look at the emotional bonds between dogs and their humans that made W. Bruce Cameron a household name.
A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise / A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage / A Dog's Perfect Christmas
