Appelt, Kathi. Mogie:
The Heart of the House, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. Atheneum (Simon & Schuster),
2014. $17.99. PICTURE BOOK.
Based on a true story about the Ronald McDonald House in
Houston and the dog Mogie who lives there.
There is a special house for kids who are sick and their families. A little boy named Gage used to be very
active, but then he became sick. There
was a pup who tried to be a service dog, search and rescue, and even the show
ring; but he wasn’t well behaved. He
broke rules and loved to have fun. He
came to the special house and found Gage sitting in a wheelchair. He helped Gage get his mojo back. Gage got well and went home, but there are always
sick kids who need a friend to help them get better. Part of the proceeds of the book go back to
help Mogie and all the kids at Ronald McDonald House Houston. This is a good story with bright and colorful
illustrations on the serious topic of children’s illness and what one dog has
done to help.
EL-ADVISABLE.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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