Test moves to New York City with their family and feels overwhelmed by the bustling city life. They miss their old friends and struggle to fit in at their new school. Test visits a local park and notices a sad-looking stray dog. Feeling a connection, Test decides to visit the dog daily, bringing food and water, and names the dog Buddy. Test learns from a park caretaker that the city plans to capture and relocate stray animals. Worried about Buddy’s future, Test decides to find him a home. Test talks to classmates and neighbors about Buddy’s situation, gathering a group of kids who want to help save the stray animals. The group of children start a campaign to raise awareness about the stray animals. They make posters, flyers, and use social media to spread their message. The city accelerates the relocation plan, and the children find out they have only a week before the animals are captured. Test feels discouraged but is urged on by the support of new friends. Test organizes a community meeting, speaking passionately about the need to protect and care for animals like Buddy. The local news covers the event, which helps gain more support. As the deadline approaches, Test and friends host a big adoption event in the park. Many animals find homes, but as the day ends, Buddy is still without a family. Just as the city workers arrive to capture the remaining animals, a family who attended the event returns, deciding to adopt Buddy, touched by Test’s dedication. Test says a heartfelt goodbye to Buddy, happy that he has found a loving home but sad to see him go. Buddy’s new family promises to keep Test updated. The city praises Test and the children for their efforts, deciding to review its policies on stray animals. Test feels proud and realizes the impact of kindness and perseverance. Test starts feeling more at home in New York, surrounded by friends and a community that came together for a good cause. They look forward to their next adventure in the big city.
Children's Book
Test, Buddy, and the Big City Rescue
Price range: $14.99 through $24.99
A Craftbeacon story.
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