Left Behind

In Laurie Halse Anderson's "Left Behind," young Sunita, a dedicated Vet Volunteer, encounters a lone lamb during a house call. Recognizing that sheep are flock animals, she understands the lamb's need for companionship. This discovery resonates deeply with Sunita, who is grappling with her own feelings of being left out as her friends grow and change. The story gently explores themes of loneliness, empathy, and the importance of belonging, as Sunita strives to help the lamb find its place while navigating her own social challenges. It's a heartwarming tale about connection and compassion.

"When Sunita joins Dr. Gabe and another Vet Volunteer on a house call at a local horse farm, she is concerned to discover a lone lamb housed in one of the stalls. She knows that sheep are flock animals, and that without other sheep and lambs around, this little lamb will not thrive. Can she and her fellow Vet Volunteers help educate the owner, and find a new home for it with others of its kind?" --