by Wendy Holden --224 pages
Haatchi was abandoned on a railroad track, and if he hadn't been extremely lucky, he could have been easily been killed. Even with his luck, his back leg and tail had to be amputated. Such a big dog, so many health problems caused by his missing limb, it's hard to place a dog like that in a foster home.
Owen, aka "little buddy" or "Little B" was born with a rare genetic disorder that constantly contracts his muscles and leaves him dependent on a wheelchair and many doctors. As he grew up, he began to notice his differences more and more and, to his parents' dismay, he withdrew into himself and refused to be social or make friends.
This story is about two broken lives coming together into one complete life. Haatchi was the confidence Owen needed, and Owen was the motivation Haatchi needed to keep living.
While the story is touching and tender, I am not a huge fan of the author's style, or lack of it. She seemed to put things in a bland light, or perhaps my attention span is just not very long. I would have liked it shown to me instead of told. Also, forgive me, I feel like the story should be more about Owen than Haatchi. Even so, this boy and dog are undoubtedly a sweet pair.
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