Dog Driven

Reach for this book when your child is hiding a personal struggle or feels that a physical difference makes them less capable. It is an ideal choice for the pre-teen who is navigating the fear of being 'different' or who struggles with the vulnerability of asking for help. Dog Driven follows McKenna, a fourteen-year-old girl entering a grueling backcountry sled dog race while secretly grappling with Stargardt disease, a condition causing progressive vision loss. Through the high stakes of the Canadian wilderness, the story explores themes of honesty, resilience, and the liberating power of self-acceptance. It is a thrilling, age-appropriate adventure for readers 8 to 12 that validates the anxiety of a changing body while celebrating the courage required to trust others with our secrets.