In "Storm Dog" by Katherine Littrell, the story follows a young girl named Emma who discovers an extraordinary bond with a stray dog during a fierce storm. As the tempest rages outside, Emma and the dog, whom she names Storm, navigate the challenges of her tumultuous home life. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, as Emma learns to face her fears and dreams. Through their evolving relationship, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship, showcasing how love and courage can flourish even in the darkest of times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

L. M. Elliott works as a senior writer for the Washingtonian magazine. Under a War-Torn Sky was inspired by her father's experiences in World War II, and his stories of the courage and self-sacrifice of the French Resistance.