In "Star" by Jennifer Li Shotz, young dog owner and aspiring star, a girl named Rina discovers a stray puppy with a mysterious past. As she and her friends work to train and care for the puppy, they become intertwined in an adventure full of challenges and heartwarming moments. Rina learns the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals. As the puppy's unique talents begin to shine, Rina must confront her own fears and insecurities. The story celebrates resilience and the journey of discovering one's true self alongside a beloved pet. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Dog .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Clarion Books .

Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. , about the coolest war dog ever. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, where she is campaigning hard to get a rescued pup. For the occasional tweet, follow her @jenshotz.