CHARLIE - RADA JONES

"The only reason hide-and-seek works is that humans don't use their noses," Charlie says, and he would know. From the "secret" Worcestershire recipe to unspoken feelings, Charlie's nose misses nothing.

The poodle mix the color of cheese slices lives for his family. But when they suddenly leave him behind, Charlie must dig up the courage and sniff his way back to them in a heartbreaking but uplifting tale of loyalty, friendship, and survival. If you love stories of daring escapes, resilient underdogs, and undaunted courage, Charlie's tale will warm your heart.

Told entirely from Charlie's nose-forward POV, Charlie, The Scaredy-Cat, is Book 3 in the Amazing Dog Stories series, but it can be read as a standalone. Perfect for fans of Garth Stein, W. Bruce Cameron, and Katherine Applegate.