"Trouper" by Meg Kearney follows the journey of a young girl named Tessa, who raises a puppy named Trouper after finding him abandoned. As Tessa navigates the challenges of adolescence, including her complex feelings about adoption and family, Trouper becomes a source of comfort and companionship. The story delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the unconditional love that pets can offer. Tessa learns to confront her fears and insecurities, ultimately discovering her own voice and strength through her bond with Trouper. This heartfelt narrative beautifully captures the power of love and resilience in the face of life's challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Scholastic US .